Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ from $900 (23 Rentals)

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Redwood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Village

311 Redwood AvePaterson, NJ 07522
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Colt Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colt Arms Apartments

18-56 Godwin StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Towers

125-145 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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Riverview Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Towers

85-105 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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Pompton Lakes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pompton Lakes

15 Broad StPompton Lakes, NJ 07442
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Wayne, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wayne, NJ

Pricing Updated: 10/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wayne, NJ area range in price from $1,450 to $4,600 with an overall median price of $3,423. The three Wayne neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Preakness at $1,450, Lionshead Lake at $1,700, and Packanack Lake at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wayne Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Preakness$3,415$1,45077
Lionshead Lake$3,425$1,70028
Packanack Lake$3,425$1,90096
Pines Lake$3,425$1,70026
Pompton Lake$3,425$1,70022
Toms Lake$3,425$1,90069

Cheapest Available Wayne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wayne, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Brownstone and Main Union Apartments in the Estates at Hilltop neighborhood priced from $1,875. Mill Street Square in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,928. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wayne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,875
Mill Street SquareOne Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply)1BR,1BA$1,928
The VIEW at FairfieldstudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Kings Arms Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Meadowbrook Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wayne area is the $1.55 price per square foot JUSTIN LANE Model at Belmont Estates Townhomes in the in the Preakness neighborhood starting from $4,795. The second greatest value Wayne apartment is the 242 Union Ave Model at 242 Union Ave, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Stoney Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belmont Estates TownhomesJUSTIN LANE3BR,2.5BA$1.55
242 Union Ave, Unit 1st Floor242 Union Ave3BR,2BA$1.42
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
76 Planten Ave, Unit 1st floor76 Planten Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
264 Union Ave, Unit 2264 Union Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Citizen Little Falls Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.59
47 Sherwood Ave, Unit #247 Sherwood Ave2BR,1BA$2.43
Berdan Court2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.43
232 Haledon Ave, Unit 3232 Haledon Ave1BR,1BA$1.45
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$2.60

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Getting Around Wayne, NJ

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wayne Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wayne?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wayne is at The VIEW at Fairfield listed at $2,000.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wayne Apartment is $1,875 at Brownstone and Main Union Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wayne is starting from $2,250 at Beaver Brook Gardens.

What is the most affordable Wayne Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wayne Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Beaver Brook Gardens and starts from $2,695.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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