Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ from $900 (24 Rentals)

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Redwood Village
1 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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15 Broad St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Broad St

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

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wayne, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wayne, NJ area range in price from $1,300 to $5,645 with an overall median price of $4,794. The three Wayne neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Preakness at $1,300, Pines Lake at $1,900, and Pompton 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$3,369$1,30054
Pines Lake$5,060$1,90021
Pompton Lake$5,060$1,90018
Lionshead Lake$5,085$1,89518
Toms Lake$5,085$1,92049
Packanack Lake$5,110$1,50061

Cheapest Available Wayne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wayne, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley View Apartments in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,657. Mill Street Square - 3318 in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,816. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wayne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley View ApartmentsType B1BR,1BA$1,657
Mill Street Square - 3318One Bedroom 80%1BR,1BA$1,816
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,875
Beaver Brook GardensLinden Junior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Kings Arms Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wayne area is the $1.73 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Sunset Ridge at Totowa in the in the Totowa neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Wayne apartment is the 2 BD 2 BA + DEN Model at The VIEW at Fairfield starting at $3,300 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Estates at Hilltop 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.
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
The VIEW at Fairfield2 BD 2 BA + DEN2BR,2BA$2.53
Woodcrest At Fairfield- 55+$2.48/sq.ft. - Elm2BR,2BA$2.58
Berdan Court2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.63
18 N 7th St, Unit 118 N 7th St3BR,1BA$2.35
680 Belmont Ave, Unit #2680 Belmont Ave1BR,1BA$1.90
Haledon Estates ApartmentsGarden Two Bedroom w/Den2BR,1BA$2.76
Manchester Village1 X 11BR,1BA$2.47
Valley View ApartmentsType B1BR,1BA$2.12
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$2.60

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Getting Around Wayne, NJ

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47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wayne Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wayne Apartment is $1,657 at Valley View 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 $2,170 at Mill Street Square - 3318.

What is the most affordable Wayne Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wayne Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Wayne and starts from $5,060.

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