Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ from $900 (36 Rentals)

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Paradise Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Gardens

240 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Amsterdam Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Amsterdam Gardens

309 Amsterdam AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Rainbow Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rainbow Gardens

221-224 W 1st AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Shami Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shami Apartments

400-402 Hamilton StRahway, NJ 07065
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Carlton Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Towers

503 Carleton RdWestfield, NJ 07090
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5th Ave Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

5th Ave Apartments

127-135 E 5th AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Grande Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grande Apartments

220-254 W Sumner AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Schaefer Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Schaefer Gardens

35 Sumner AveUnion, NJ 07083
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Carina Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carina Court

627 S Springfield AveSpringfield, NJ 07081
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Washington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Ave

717 Washington AveLinden, NJ 07036
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Webster Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Gardens

200 W Webster AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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112 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Prospect St

112 Prospect StWestfield, NJ 07090
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Michael's Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Michael's Manor

147 E 5th AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Carlyle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carlyle

154 W 2nd AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Cranford, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cranford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cranford, NJ is a Studio unit found at Chestnut Station in the Livingston neighborhood priced from $1,575. SEMINARY APARTMENTS, LLC in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cranford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chestnut StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
SEMINARY APARTMENTS, LLCMilton 2Studio,1BA$1,595
Sunrise Village1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Lockwood VillageONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,790
Ross Apartments1 Bedroom at 905 Ross St - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825
Normandy Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,870
Wood Arms Apartments1X1 650-7251BR,1BA$1,950
Riverside Estates Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,995
Lindcrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cranford area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Central Park at 500 Central Avenue in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Cranford apartment is the $2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village starting at $3,080 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Potters neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cranford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Central Park at 500 Central Avenue2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.34
Lamberts Mill Village$2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Walnut Hill$2.45/sq.ft. - 2D.12BR,2BA$2.45
Woodcrest at Clark - 55+$2.39/sq.ft. - 2A22BR,2BA$2.39
148 Willow Ave, Unit 148 apt 2148 Willow Ave2BR,1BA$2.08
Brookside Manor ClarkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.50
The Park2 Bed/2 Bath-C2 Phase V2BR,2BA$2.47
Floral Gardens$2.48/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.48
999 Raritan Rd999 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.50
801 Mountain Ave, Unit A801 Mountain Ave1BR,1BA$2.54

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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

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 Chestnut Station listed at $1,575.

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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