Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rutherford, NJ from $1,200 (60 Rentals)

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Union Bridge Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Union Bridge Gardens

153 Darwin AveRutherford, NJ 07070
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82 Chestnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

82 Chestnut St

82 Chestnut StRutherford, NJ 07070
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The Gate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gate

17 Meadow RdRutherford, NJ 07070
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Yorkview Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Yorkview Gardens

329 Hackensack StCarlstadt, NJ 07072
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120 Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Park Place

120-122 Park PlPassaic, NJ 07055
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Ridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge Apartments

13-19 Ridge RdLyndhurst, NJ 07071
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26 Foster Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Foster Street

26 Foster StClifton, NJ 07011
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Park West Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park West Terrace

152 Park AveEast Rutherford, NJ 07073
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196-198 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

196-198 9th St

196-198 9th StPassaic, NJ 07055
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Greylock Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greylock Apartments

291 Park AveNutley, NJ 07110
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Rutherford, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rutherford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rutherford, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Park West Gardens in the The Bindery neighborhood priced from $1,695. King Alfred Apartments in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rutherford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park West GardensOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,695
King Alfred ApartmentsLarge kitchen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699
128 Chestnut St1A1BR,1BA$1,795
Copper Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
442-446 Monroe St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The PenningtonE StudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Hillside Gardens Apartment HomesSM1BD (HS)1BR,1BA$1,950
The Towers at Passaic Park521-1x11BR,1BA$1,975
Ethos KelseyK1BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherford, NJ

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rutherford area is the $2.00 price per square foot 104 Eastern Way Model at 104 Eastern Way, Unit Second Floor in the in the The Bindery neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Rutherford apartment is the 102 Halstead Ave Model at 102 Halstead Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,950 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rutherford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
104 Eastern Way, Unit Second Floor104 Eastern Way3BR,1BA$2.00
102 Halstead Ave, Unit 1102 Halstead Ave2BR,2BA$1.97
111 Mercer St, Unit 1111 Mercer St2BR,1BA$1.33
12 Johnson Ave, Unit 12 Johnson av12 Johnson Ave2BR,1BA$1.89
588 McKinley St, Unit 2588 McKinley St3BR,1BA$2.38
PARKVIEW LUXURY APARTMENTSA6- 1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.04
15 College Pl, Unit A15 College Pl2BR,1BA$2.19
150 Union Ave, Unit C150 Union Ave2BR,1BA$2.24
403 Park Ave, Unit F403 Park Ave2BR,1BA$2.35
23 Wickers St, Unit 223 Wickers St2BR,1BA$2.08

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Getting Around Rutherford, NJ

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rutherford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rutherford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rutherford is at The Pennington listed at $1,900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherford Apartment is $1,695 at Park West Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rutherford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rutherford is starting from $2,250 at 442-446 Monroe St..

What is the most affordable Rutherford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rutherford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 68 Hammond Ave and starts from $2,300.

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