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property at 256 N 4th St

256 N 4th St

PatersonNJ07522
property at 256 N 4th St

256 N 4th St

PatersonNJ07522

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property at 36 N 8th St

36 N 8th St

PatersonNJ07522
property at 132 Stevens Ave

132 Stevens Ave

Little FallsNJ07424

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Wayne, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wayne, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wayne, NJ area range in price from $1,600 to $5,975 with an overall median price of $4,770. The three Wayne neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Preakness at $1,600, 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$3,506$1,60051
Pines Lake$4,075$1,90017
Pompton Lake$4,710$1,90017
Lionshead Lake$5,385$1,89517
Toms Lake$5,385$1,90047
Packanack Lake$5,560$1,80057

Cheapest Available Wayne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wayne, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Mill Street Square - 3318 in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,816. Brownstone and Main Union Apartments in the Estates at Hilltop neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wayne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
The VIEW at Fairfield55+ StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Manchester Village1 X 11BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ

As of July 22, 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 $2.48/sq.ft. - Elm Model at Woodcrest At Fairfield- 55+ starting at $3,195 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Westville 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
Woodcrest At Fairfield- 55+$2.48/sq.ft. - Elm2BR,2BA$2.58
18 N 7th St, Unit 118 N 7th St3BR,1BA$2.30
680 Belmont Ave, Unit #2680 Belmont Ave1BR,1BA$1.90
215 Newark Pompton Tpke1 Bed / 1 Bath / with a Den2BR,1BA$2.99
Citizen Little Falls Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.94
Haledon Estates ApartmentsLow Rise One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69
Manchester Village1 X 11BR,1BA$2.47
Berdan Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.92
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$2.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne

What type of rentals are currently available in Wayne?

There are currently 232 Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $6,000. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wayne ranging from $800 to $9,950.

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 $800 to $9,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,896.

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 $1,850 to $5,560, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,250.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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