Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rutherford, NJ from $1,525 (138 Rentals)

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206 Union Ave
$1,995 - $2,028
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$1,995 - $2,028
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206 Union Ave

206 Union AveRutherford, NJ 07070
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405 Park Ave, Unit A
$2,425
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$2,425
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

405 Park Ave, Unit A

405 Park AveRutherford, NJ 07070
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346 Union Ave
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346 Union Ave

346 Union AveRutherford, NJ 07070
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Union Bridge Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Bridge Gardens

153 Darwin AveRutherford, NJ 07070
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82 Chestnut
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

82 Chestnut

82 Chestnut StRutherford, NJ 07070
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128 Chestnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

128 Chestnut St

128 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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The Parker
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parker

106 Park AveRutherford, NJ 07070
property at 250 Grant Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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250 Grant Ave, Unit C27

250 Grant Ave
LyndhurstNJ07071

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property at 649 New Jersey Ave

$1,900 - $3,800

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649 New Jersey Ave

LyndhurstNJ07071
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22 King St, Unit FL 1
$1,995
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22 King St, Unit FL 1

22 King StBelleville, NJ 07109
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property at 505 Hoboken Rd

$1,900 - $2,000

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505 Hoboken Rd

CarlstadtNJ07072

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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 Jasontown Apartments in the Lakeview neighborhood priced from $1,600. King Alfred Apartments in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rutherford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,600
King Alfred ApartmentsOne Bedroom small kitchen1BR,1BA$1,650
33 Franklin Pl1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,725
The Towers at Passaic Park521-0x1Studio,1BA$1,775
River Drive Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Hillside Gardens Apartment HomesSM1BD (HS)1BR,1BA$1,875
146 Valley Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
Foxhall ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,890
Mount Pleasant Village1 Bedroom Lobby1BR,1BA$1,900
231 Dayton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherford, NJ

As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rutherford area is the $1.94 price per square foot 119 Prospect Pl Model at 119 Prospect Pl, Unit 119 Prospect Pl, 1/F, Rutherford, NJ 07070 in the in the Rosemawr neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Rutherford apartment is the 36 Van Houten Ave Model at 36 Van Houten Ave, Unit Passaic Park starting at $2,600 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Passaic Park 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.
119 Prospect Pl, Unit 119 Prospect Pl, 1/F, Rutherford, NJ 07070119 Prospect Pl2BR,1BA$1.94
36 Van Houten Ave, Unit Passaic Park36 Van Houten Ave3BR,1BA$1.63
22 Harrison Ave, Unit 222 Harrison Ave4BR,1BA$2.20
East Gate of Nutley57 E Centre St - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.24
The Pennington2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.25
847 7th St, Unit 2847 7th St3BR,2BA$2.25
3 Franklin Ave, Unit 13 Franklin Ave3BR,2BA$2.25
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 2 BDRM Third floor2BR,1BA$2.21
Cliff View GardensA1BR,1BA$2.19
River Drive Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Towers at Passaic Park listed at $1,775.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherford Apartment is $1,600 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 $2,000 at Arlington Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rutherford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rutherford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 551 3rd Ave LLC and starts from $2,205.

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