Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preakness Neighborhood of Wayne, NJ from $900 (31 Rentals)

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property at 38 Mill St

$1,250 - $1,850

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501

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Redwood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Village

311 Redwood AvePaterson, NJ 07522
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191 Market St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Market St

191 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
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property at 38 Mill St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501
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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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property at 76-78-78 Market St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76-78-78 Market St, Unit 1, Unit 1

76-78-78 Market St
PatersonNJ07505
property at 275 Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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275 Main St

PatersonNJ07505

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property at 541 Union Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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541 Union Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

541 Union Ave
PatersonNJ07522
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Riverview Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Towers

85-105 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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Preakness, Wayne, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Preakness Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Preakness area of Wayne, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley View Apartments priced from $1,606. Brooklawn Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here are the most affordable Preakness apartments for rent in Wayne, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,606
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,720
Mill Street SquareOne Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply)1BR,1BA$1,816
Kings Arms Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Tudor Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preakness, NJ

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preakness 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 Preakness apartment is the 230 Union Ave Model at 230 Union Ave, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,500 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Stoney Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Preakness apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
230 Union Ave, Unit 2nd Floor230 Union Ave3BR,1BA$1.59
24 Don Bosco Ave, Unit #224 Don Bosco Ave2BR,1BA$1.89
141 Jackson Ave3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.52
Brooklawn Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.18
242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT242 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
680 Belmont Ave, Unit #2680 Belmont Ave1BR,1BA$1.90
33 Cliff St, Unit 233 Cliff St2BR,2BA$2.44
25 Oxford St25 Oxford St3BR,1BA$2.33
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Preakness, Wayne, NJ

Ranked #6

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Wayne, NJ. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Preakness Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Preakness Apartment is $1,606 at Valley View Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Preakness Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Preakness is starting from $2,170 at Mill Street Square.

What is the most affordable Preakness Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Preakness Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 141 Jackson Ave and starts from $2,650.

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