
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ from $900 (77 Rentals)
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Kings Arms Garden Apartments

203 Brittany Dr, Unit 203

Manchester Village

32 Knox Terrace

Tudor Gardens

Berdan Court

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Mountain View Crossing

1267B Valley Rd, Unit Manchester Village II

Avalon Wayne
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944 Hamburg Tpke

Van Ripper-Hopper House Apartments

17 Manchester Ct

148 Clinton St, Unit 2

214 Woodcliff Ave

151 Newark Pompton Turnpike

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58 Arlington Ave, Unit Basement Apartment in Hillcrest Paterson

Mill Street Square
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49 Haledon Ave, Unit 3

193 Union Blvd

Pompton Gardens, LLC

194 W Broadway, Unit 1F

Brownstone and Main Union Apartments

Great Notch Village

90 Rossiter Ave

Beaver Brook Gardens

15 N 17th St

Haledon Estates Apartments
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Meridia Upper Main

85 Jefferson St

359 Belmont Ave

359 Belmont Ave

334 Redwood Ave, Unit 1st Floor

Shepherds Lane Commons

Pompton Hills

Lakeside Residence

Meridia Pompton Lakes

The VIEW at Fairfield
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19 Whippany Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Apartment

139 Fairview Ave

Park Lane

329 Totowa Rd

The Manor at Totowa

16 Amity St, Unit 2

2 Cedar Grove Rd

505 Union Ave

24 New St

Redwood Village
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Wayne, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wayne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Wayne Studio Apartments | $2,077 | $1,250 | $2,375 |
| Cheap Wayne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,475 | $3,190 |
| Cheap Wayne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,183 | $1,600 | $5,025 |
| Cheap Wayne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $2,150 | $4,925 |
| Cheap Wayne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,837 | $2,400 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wayne, NJ
Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026Current apartment rentals in the Wayne, NJ area range in price from $1,450 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $4,116. The three Wayne neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Preakness at $1,450, Packanack Lake at $1,550, and Lionshead Lake at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wayne Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preakness | $3,460 | $1,450 | 92 |
| Packanack Lake | $3,600 | $1,550 | 63 |
| Lionshead Lake | $4,237 | $1,550 | 74 |
| Pines Lake | $4,237 | $1,820 | 82 |
| Pompton Lake | $4,237 | $1,900 | 68 |
| Toms Lake | $4,925 | $1,550 | 20 |
Cheapest Available Wayne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wayne, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Mill Street Square in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,626. Valley View Apartments in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,673. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wayne apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Street Square | One Bedroom/1 bath (Grandparents Raising Grandchil | 1BR,1BA | $1,626 |
| Valley View Apartments | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,673 |
| Brooklawn Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,820 |
| Brownstone and Main Union Apartments | 1x1 720 | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Kings Arms Garden Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Manchester Village | 1 X 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,960 |
| Beaver Brook Gardens | LINDEN | 1BR,1BA | $2,028 |
| Meridia Upper Main | 1G | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Tudor Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ
As of July 24, 2026 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 24 Don Bosco Ave Model at 24 Don Bosco Ave, Unit #2 starting at $2,600 with a $1.89 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Ridge at Totowa | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 24 Don Bosco Ave, Unit #2 | 24 Don Bosco Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 4 Brown Ave, Unit Brown Ave | 4 Brown Ave | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
| Hilltop Apartments of Totowa | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 325 Union Blvd | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Manchester Village | 2 X 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Brooklawn Gardens | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Haledon Estates Apartments | Garden Two Bedroom w/Den | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Valley View Apartments | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 58 Arlington Ave, Unit Basement Apartment in Hillcrest Paterson | 58 Arlington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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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 $1,626 at Mill Street Square.
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.
What is the most affordable Wayne Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wayne Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Shepherds Lane Commons and starts from $3,000.
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