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Ross Apartments

Lexington Village

801 Mountain Ave, Unit A

1523 Jefferson Ave, Unit 1st Floor

Sunrise Village

Stephanie Gardens

Hamilton Apartments
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304 E Webster Ave, Unit B

636 Cora Pl

Normandy Village

134 S Euclid Ave
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Cranford, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cranford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cranford Studio Apartments | $1,855 | $1,495 | $2,525 |
Cranford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $1,560 | $10,000+ |
Cranford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,555 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
Cranford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,353 | $2,500 | $6,495 |
Cranford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Cranford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cranford, NJ is a Studio unit found at Ross Apartments priced from $1,500. Sunrise Village in the Livingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cranford apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ross Apartments | Studio at 905 Ross St | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Sunrise Village | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Lockwood Village | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,840 |
Normandy Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,870 |
Lindcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,944 |
Wood Arms Apartments | 1X1 650-725 | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Chestnut Station | 1 BR new Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ and Nearby
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cranford area is the $2.16 price per square foot Birch 2 Bed Townhome with Loft Model at Springfield Gardens in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Cranford apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Central Park at 500 Central Avenue starting at $3,850 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Wychwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cranford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Springfield Gardens | Birch 2 Bed Townhome with Loft | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.16 |
Central Park at 500 Central Avenue | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.34 |
Lamberts Mill Village | $2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
Walnut Hill | $2.39/sq.ft. - 2D.1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
Woodcrest at Clark - 55+ | $2.50/sq.ft. - 2A2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
Brookside Manor Clark | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
207 Holly St, Unit Carriage House | 207 Holly St | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
313 3rd Ave, Unit 2 | 313 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
23 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 2 | 23 Woodlawn Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
38 E Curtis St, Unit 4 | 38 E Curtis St | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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Best Local Schools in Cranford, NJ
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Getting Around Cranford, NJ
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cranford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cranford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cranford is at Ross Apartments listed at $1,500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cranford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cranford Apartment is $1,700 at Sunrise Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cranford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cranford is starting from $2,020 at Hollywood Terrace.
What is the most affordable Cranford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cranford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkside at Westfield and starts from $5,995.
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