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

Stephanie Gardens

Wood Arms Apartments

Lexington Village

120 W 3rd Ave

Chestnut Station

120 W Roselle Ave

SEMINARY APARTMENTS, LLC

304 E Webster Ave, Unit B

117 W 3rd Ave

801 Mountain Ave, Unit A

117 W Roselle Ave

Sunrise Village

120 W 2nd Ave

Ross Apartments

220 E Broad St

Normandy Village

Lindcrest Apartments
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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Cheap Cranford Studio Apartments | $1,728 | $1,450 | $2,525 |
Cheap Cranford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $1,489 | $8,148 |
Cheap Cranford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,591 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Cranford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,237 | $2,539 | $6,495 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Chestnut Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
SEMINARY APARTMENTS, LLC | Milton 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Sunrise Village | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Lockwood Village | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
Ross Apartments | 1 Bedroom at 905 Ross St - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Normandy Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,870 |
Wood Arms Apartments | 1X1 650-725 | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Riverside Estates Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Lindcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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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 | $2.45/sq.ft. - 2D.1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
Woodcrest at Clark - 55+ | $2.39/sq.ft. - 2A2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
148 Willow Ave, Unit 148 apt 2 | 148 Willow Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Brookside Manor Clark | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
The Park | 2 Bed/2 Bath-C2 Phase V | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
Floral Gardens | $2.48/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
999 Raritan Rd | 999 Raritan Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
801 Mountain Ave, Unit A | 801 Mountain Ave | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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