Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ from $900 (20 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: 01/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Wayne, NJ area range in price from $1,250 to $4,160 with an overall median price of $3,089. The three Wayne neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pompton Lake at $1,250, Preakness at $1,250, and Pines Lake at $1,250. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wayne Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pompton Lake$3,000$1,25054
Preakness$3,000$1,250101
Pines Lake$3,017$1,25064
Toms Lake$3,047$1,25098
Packanack Lake$3,195$1,250116
Lionshead Lake$3,280$1,25060

Cheapest Available Wayne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wayne, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Brooklawn Gardens in the Preakness neighborhood priced from $1,795. Mill Street Square in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wayne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Mill Street SquareOne Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply)1BR,1BA$1,799
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,875
Kings Arms Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Berdan Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wayne area is the $1.07 price per square foot 20 Amity St Model at 20 Amity St, Unit 1A in the in the Wrigley Park neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Wayne apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Sunset Ridge at Totowa starting at $2,850 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Totowa 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.
20 Amity St, Unit 1A20 Amity St1BR,1BA$1.07
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
325 Union Blvd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.42
68 Newark Pompton Tpke, Unit 2fl68 Newark Pompton Tpke2BR,1.5BA$1.82
Great Notch VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.60
Brooklawn Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.18
Berdan Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.25
Haledon Estates ApartmentsLow Rise One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53
101 Lily St, Unit 2nd Flr101 Lily St2BR,1BA$2.50
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$2.60

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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 $1,795 at Brooklawn Gardens.

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 Meridia Upper Main and starts from $3,195.

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