Cheap Homes for Rent in Preakness Neighborhood of Wayne, NJ from $1,200 (11 Rentals)

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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
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

76-78-78 Market St
PatersonNJ07505

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property at 102 N 3rd St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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102 N 3rd St, Unit 2A

102 N 3rd St
PatersonNJ07522
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

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property at 97 N 4th St

$1,850

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$1,850

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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97 N 4th St, Unit 2

97 N 4th St
PatersonNJ07522

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
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 May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preakness area is the $1.06 price per square foot 173 Slater St Model at 173 Slater St, Unit 2nd 3rd fl duplex apt in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Preakness 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 Preakness apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
173 Slater St, Unit 2nd 3rd fl duplex apt173 Slater St3BR,1BA$1.06
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
33 Glover Ave, Unit Paterson NJ33 Glover Ave3BR,1BA$1.64
24 Don Bosco Ave, Unit #224 Don Bosco Ave2BR,1BA$1.89
500 W Broadway, Unit First Floor500 W Broadway2BR,1BA$1.44
44 Jasper St, Unit 144 Jasper St3BR,1BA$1.96
207 Kearney St, Unit 1207 Kearney St3BR,1BA$1.91
264 Union Ave, Unit Ground Floor264 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.36
242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT242 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$2.05

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Preakness, Wayne, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Preakness

What type of rentals are currently available in Preakness?

There are currently 227 Apartments for Rent in Preakness, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $4,830. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Preakness ranging from $1,250 to $4,600.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Preakness ranges from $1,250 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,506.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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