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Wayne, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wayne, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wayne, NJ area range in price from $1,275 to $5,700 with an overall median price of $4,670. The three Wayne neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Preakness at $1,275, Lionshead Lake at $1,650, and Packanack Lake at $1,650. 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$3,500$1,27594
Lionshead Lake$4,905$1,65032
Packanack Lake$4,905$1,65058
Pines Lake$4,905$1,91025
Pompton Lake$4,905$1,91018
Toms Lake$4,905$1,65032

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
325 Union Blvd1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Kings Arms Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Beaver Brook GardensLinden Junior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wayne area is the $1.47 price per square foot 193 Temple St Model at 193 Temple St in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $2,500. 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 Stoney Road 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 St193 Temple St3BR,1BA$1.47
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
Woodcrest At Fairfield- 55+$2.35/sq.ft. - Dogwood2BR,2BA$2.36
Hilltop Apartments of Totowa2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
18 N 7th St, Unit 118 N 7th St3BR,1BA$2.00
Citizen Little Falls Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.72
Haledon Estates ApartmentsGarden Two Bedroom w/Den2BR,1BA$2.83
Manchester Village1 X 11BR,1BA$2.47
Berdan Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.73
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 227 Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $5,870. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wayne ranging from $800 to $7,500.

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 $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,313.

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