Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Hackensack, NJ from $1,179 (161 Rentals)

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property at 185 Elmwood Ave
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15

185 Elmwood Ave

BogotaNJ07603
property at 209 MacArthur Ave
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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209 MacArthur Ave

GarfieldNJ07026

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74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 3
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
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74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 3

74 Plauderville AveGarfield, NJ 07026
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Cheapest Available South Hackensack Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Hackensack, NJ is a Studio unit found at Venice Court in the East Teaneck neighborhood priced from $1,349. Empire View Apartments in the Hackensack Teaneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,405. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Hackensack apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Venice CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,349
Empire View ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,405
Park Terrace Gardens3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,410
Courtyard at Prospect4 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,426
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,600
FAO Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,705
Royal Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hackensack, NJ

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Hackensack area is the $1.19 price per square foot 49 Maiden Ln Model at 49 Maiden Ln, Unit 1 in the in the South Street neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value South Hackensack apartment is the 158 Main St Model at 158 Main St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment starting at $2,950 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Lakeview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Hackensack apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
49 Maiden Ln, Unit 149 Maiden Ln3BR,1.5BA$1.19
158 Main St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment158 Main St2BR,2BA$1.31
61 Chestnut St, Unit 261 Chestnut St3BR,2BA$1.80
286 Leonia Ave, Unit 1286 Leonia Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
36 Van Houten Ave, Unit Passaic Park36 Van Houten Ave3BR,1BA$1.63
119 Prospect Pl, Unit 119 Prospect Pl, 1/F, Rutherford, NJ 07070119 Prospect Pl2BR,1BA$1.94
140 ProspectTWO BEDROOMS2BR,2BA$2.02
115 Polifly Rd, Unit 2F115 Polifly Rd2BR,2BA$2.00
74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 374 Plauderville Ave1BR,1BA$1.75
Courtyard at Prospect4 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.04

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South Hackensack Overview

When apartments in South Hackensack become available, people from the surrounding area see them as a rare opportunity to live in a quaint small town within the diverse and culturally rich Bergen County, N.J. South Hackensack apartments are considered comparatively inexpensive and are within commuter distance to high-salaried jobs in Newark and New York City. Living in South Hackensack offers a wonderful quality of life with access to live entertainment, annual festivals, and the ability to take weekend getaways to some of the country's best destinations.

Why live in South Hackensack, NJ?

South Hackensack offers a more affordable cost of living than other communities in northern New Jersey while providing quick access to cultural attractions in New York City and Newark. Salaries range from $47,000 to more than $107,000 and the cost of a home is nearly $559,000. That’s largely why people choose to rent affordable apartments in South Hackensack and enjoy a robust quality of life. Items such as groceries, dining, and entertainment are lower than in neighboring cities and crime statistics show South Hackensack is generally safer than the national average.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Hackensack Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Hackensack?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Hackensack is at Venice Court listed at $1,349.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Hackensack Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Hackensack Apartment is $1,410 at Park Terrace Gardens.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Hackensack is starting from $1,426 at Courtyard at Prospect.

What is the most affordable South Hackensack Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Hackensack Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Excelsior II and starts from $3,200.

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