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property at 181 Long Hill Rd
$1,650 - $3,325
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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181 Long Hill Rd

Little FallsNJ07424

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property at 90 Rossiter Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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90 Rossiter Ave

PatersonNJ07502
property at 250 Paterson Ave
$2,000 - $2,650
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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250 Paterson Ave

Little FallsNJ07424

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property at 181 Long Hill Rd
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200
Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
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181 Long Hill Rd, Unit 8-10

181 Long Hill Rd
Little FallsNJ07424
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property at 113 E Main St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200
Total Monthly Price$2,200
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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113 E Main St

PatersonNJ07522
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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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Wayne, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wayne, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Wayne, NJ area range in price from $1,500 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $2,435. The three Wayne neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lionshead Lake at $2,395, Pines Lake at $2,395, and Pompton Lake at $2,395. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wayne Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lionshead Lake$2,395$1,650115
Pines Lake$2,395$1,650126
Pompton Lake$2,395$1,650109
Toms Lake$2,470$1,65022
Preakness$2,500$1,50082
Packanack Lake$2,600$1,70048

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 $1,713. Mill Street Square 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 A1BR,1BA$1,713
Mill Street SquareOne Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply)1BR,1BA$1,816
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,820
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,875
Kings Arms Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Manchester Village1 X 11BR,1BA$1,960
Beaver Brook GardensLINDEN1BR,1BA$2,028
Haledon Estates ApartmentsLow Rise One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wayne area is the $1.41 price per square foot 193 Temple St Model at 193 Temple St, Unit First Floor in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $2,400. 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.
193 Temple St, Unit First Floor193 Temple St3BR,1BA$1.41
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
22 Wilson Ave, Unit Second Floor22 Wilson Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
250 Union Ave, Unit First Floor250 Union Ave4BR,1BA$2.17
Hilltop Apartments of Totowa2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Brooklawn Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.18
44 King St44 King St3BR,1BA$2.35
Haledon Estates ApartmentsLow Rise One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$2.19
58 Arlington Ave, Unit Basement Apartment in Hillcrest Paterson58 Arlington Ave2BR,1BA$2.29

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Avalon Wayne listed at $2,240.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wayne Apartment is $1,713 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.

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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