
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rutherford, NJ from $1,100 (121 Rentals)
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Ettrick

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148 Vanderburgh Ave, Unit 148B Vanderburgh

Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes

33 Franklin Pl

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104 Eastern Way, Unit Ground Floor

346 Union Ave LLC

Union Bridge Gardens

82 Chestnut

128 Chestnut St
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146 Chestnut St

194 Union Ave Apartments

The Gate

70 Prospect Pl

155 Union Ave

King Alfred Apartments

Mount Pleasant Village

Jasontown Apartments

Jasontown II Apartments

72 Highland Ave
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375 Madison Ave, Unit 5

6 Garden St

530 Valley Brook Ave

23 Monroe St

77 Wesley St, Unit 2

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77 Wesley St, Unit 2nd floor

77 Wesley St, Unit 2nd floor

Riverside Apartments

Copper Ridge Apartments

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34 Belmont Ave, Unit 6
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71 Passaic St, Unit 2

244 Front St

11 3rd St

285 Aycrigg Ave

415 Ridge Rd

3 3rd St

3 Mass Ct

98 President St

512-514 3rd St

River Drive Village Apartments
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Aycrigg Manor

Sylvan Arms

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38 Belmont Ave, Unit 1

The Gardens At Wesmont Station

Arlington Park Apartments

Foxhall Apartments

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231 Dayton Ave

18 Donna Dr

205 Parker Ave

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151 Passaic St, Unit 2-F
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Rutherford, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rutherford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rutherford Studio Apartments | $2,145 | $1,350 | $2,939 |
| Cheap Rutherford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $1,475 | $3,800 |
| Cheap Rutherford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,374 | $1,645 | $7,795 |
| Cheap Rutherford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,588 | $2,300 | $4,860 |
| Cheap Rutherford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,430 | $2,900 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Rutherford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rutherford, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Jasontown Apartments in the Lakeview neighborhood priced from $1,500. Ettrick in the The Bindery neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rutherford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasontown Apartments | Jasontown 1 Bedroom First floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Ettrick | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| King Alfred Apartments | Large kitchen One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Copper Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 11 3rd St | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| 33 Franklin Pl | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherford, NJ
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rutherford area is the $0.18 price per square foot 71 Passaic St Model at 71 Passaic St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Rutherford apartment is the 44 Willow Wood Ct Model at 44 Willow Wood Ct, Unit 1 starting at $3,600 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Main Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rutherford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Passaic St, Unit 2 | 71 Passaic St | 2BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 44 Willow Wood Ct, Unit 1 | 44 Willow Wood Ct | 3BR,2BA | $0.36 |
| 33 Willow Wood Ct, Unit 2 | 33 Willow Wood Ct | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| The Pennington | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| 432 Fern Ave | 432 Fern Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| East Gate of Nutley | 57 E Centre St - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 104 Eastern Way, Unit Ground Floor | 104 Eastern Way | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 92 Maple St, Unit 3 | 92 Maple St | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Jasontown Apartments | Jasontown 2 BDRM Third floor | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Cliff View Gardens | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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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 Osprey Cove listed at $2,246.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherford Apartment is $1,500 at Jasontown Apartments.
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 $1,800 at 11 3rd 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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