Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Caldwell, NJ from $1,650 (68 Rentals)

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$1,700
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1 Hanford Pl

CaldwellNJ07006

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property at 17 Chestnut St
$2,500 - $2,750
2 Bedroom Rentals
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17 Chestnut St

CaldwellNJ07006
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Verona Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Verona Flats

1 Linn DrVerona, NJ 07044
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Grover Cleveland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grover Cleveland

2 Arlington AveCaldwell, NJ 07006
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87 Elm Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

87 Elm Rd

87 Elm RdCaldwell, NJ 07006
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450 Pompton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

450 Pompton Ave

450 Pompton AveCedar Grove, NJ 07009
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Pine Street Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Street Square

800 Bloomfield AveVerona, NJ 07044
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West Caldwell, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Caldwell, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the West Caldwell, NJ area range in price from $1,700 to $7,902 with an overall median price of $3,500. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Caldwell Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westville$3,500$1,70072

Cheapest Available West Caldwell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Caldwell, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Edwards Gardens Apartments priced from $1,650. Rutgers Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Caldwell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edwards Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,650
Rutgers Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,875
Partridge Run Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,925
Parkway East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,080
17 Westover Ave Sidebrook Associates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,198
2 Lane Ave2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$2,200
Linwood Village$1.95/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,225
Rachel Gardens1 Bedroom Classic F1BR,1BA$2,270
Bradford Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Caldwell, NJ

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Caldwell area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at 554 Bloomfield Ave in the in the Westville neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value West Caldwell apartment is the 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Model at 2 Lane Ave starting at $2,200 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Westville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Caldwell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
554 Bloomfield Ave2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.93
2 Lane Ave2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.91
Hilltop Apartments of Totowa2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Westover House5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.22
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments2x1 9102BR,1BA$2.64
Edwards Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$1.89
Partridge Run Apartments1BR - 1BTH Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.41
Caldwell Village1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Cedar Grove Garden Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.61
Rutgers Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Caldwell Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Caldwell Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Caldwell Apartment is $1,650 at Edwards Gardens Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Caldwell is starting from $2,198 at 17 Westover Ave Sidebrook Associates.

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