Cheap Homes for Rent in Wayne, NJ from $900 (19 Rentals)

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property at 541 Union Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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541 Union Ave, Unit 2

541 Union Ave
PatersonNJ07522
property at 15 Broad St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Broad St

Pompton LakesNJ07442
property at 422 Ringwood Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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422 Ringwood Ave, Unit A208

422 Ringwood Ave
Pompton LakesNJ07442

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property at 181 Long Hill Rd

$2,200 - $3,325

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181 Long Hill Rd

Little FallsNJ07424

Wayne, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wayne, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Wayne, NJ area range in price from $1,250 to $4,830 with an overall median price of $4,387. The three Wayne neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Preakness at $1,250, Lionshead Lake at $1,650, and Packanack Lake at $1,720. 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$3,600$1,25085
Lionshead Lake$4,545$1,65024
Packanack Lake$4,545$1,72083
Pines Lake$4,545$1,65027
Pompton Lake$4,545$1,65019
Toms Lake$4,545$1,65050

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 $1,593. Brooklawn Gardens in the Preakness neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wayne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,593
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,720
Mill Street SquareOne Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply)1BR,1BA$1,816
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,875
Kings Arms Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ

As of April 08, 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 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 325 Union Blvd starting at $2,800 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Preakness 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
325 Union Blvd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
680 Belmont Ave, Unit #2680 Belmont Ave1BR,1BA$1.90
Great Notch VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.50
Brooklawn Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.18
242 Union Ave242 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
33 Cliff St, Unit 233 Cliff St2BR,2BA$2.44
Haledon Estates ApartmentsLow Rise One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
101 Lily St, Unit 2nd Flr101 Lily St2BR,1BA$2.50
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne

What type of rentals are currently available in Wayne?

There are currently 246 Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $4,830. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wayne ranging from $900 to $6,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wayne?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wayne ranges from $900 to $6,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,314.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wayne?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wayne range from $2,000 to $4,565, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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