
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, NJ from $1,000 (37 Rentals)
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Short Hills Club Village

Town House Apartments

57 Troy Dr

Carina Court

Walker Court

57C Troy Dr

2563 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 1

2563 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 2
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240 Burkley Pl, Unit 1B

Millburn on Main

747 Valley Apartments

439 Willow Ave, Unit 3

Short Hills Gardens

Art Deco Charm in the Heart of Downtown

7 Bashford Ave

300 Concord Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

300 Concord Ave
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801 Mountain Ave, Unit A, Unit A

Short Hills Village Apartment Homes

Normandy Village

20 W Holly St

2211 Morris Ave, Unit 1

4 Highland Pl

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350 Sheridan Ave

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90 Millburn Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

510 Millburn Avenue Apartments
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Short Hills Terrace

Garwood Gardens Apartments

Riverside Estates Apartment Homes

133 Summit Ave

Millburn Mews

Dayna Commons

Wyoming Villas Apartments

Larchmont Manor

65 Summit Ave
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308 Ohio St
Springfield, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Springfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Springfield Studio Apartments | $6,700 | $6,700 | $6,700 |
| Cheap Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,578 | $1,000 | $4,650 |
| Cheap Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,793 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,363 | $2,600 | $9,095 |
| Cheap Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,752 | $5,000 | $8,995 |
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Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Short Hills Gardens in the South Mountain neighborhood priced from $1,820. Art Deco Charm in the Heart of Downtown in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Hills Gardens | 1 Bedroom Junior | 1BR,1BA | $1,820 |
| Art Deco Charm in the Heart of Downtown | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Normandy Village | 1 Bedroom Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| 20 W Holly St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| General Greene Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 634 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,097 |
| Short Hills Village Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| 510 Millburn Avenue Apartments | One Bedroom Junior | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, NJ
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $1.45 price per square foot 353 Millburn Ave Model at 353 Millburn Ave, Unit Millburn Duplex in the in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the Spruce Model at Springfield Gardens starting at $3,700 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Wychwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 353 Millburn Ave, Unit Millburn Duplex | 353 Millburn Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Springfield Gardens | Spruce | 2BR,3BA | $2.56 |
| The Cove at Springfield | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 34 North Ave W, Unit 2R | 34 North Ave W | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Villas | $3.08/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Club at Autumn Ridge | The Birch | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| 24 Springfield Ave | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Short Hills Village Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 350 Sheridan Ave | 350 Sheridan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Art Deco Charm in the Heart of Downtown | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Springfield Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Springfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Springfield Apartment is $1,820 at Short Hills Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Springfield Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Springfield is starting from $2,169 at Normandy Village.
What is the most affordable Springfield Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Springfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeside at Briant Park and starts from $3,825.
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