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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 | $2,010 | $1,495 | $2,525 |
Cranford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $1,489 | $8,165 |
Cranford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,520 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
Cranford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,255 | $2,500 | $6,595 |
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 1 Bed unit found at Sunrise Village in the Livingston neighborhood priced from $1,700. Lockwood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,810. 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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Sunrise Village | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Lockwood Village | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,810 |
Ross Apartments | 1 Bedroom at 905 Ross St - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Carlyle | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,856 |
Normandy Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,870 |
Wood Arms Apartments | 1X1 650-725 | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Lindcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,974 |
Riverside Estates Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Sunnyfield Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ and Nearby
As of April 17, 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 | $2.32/sq.ft. - 2D.1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
Springfield Gardens | Maple - 2 Bed / 3 Bath Townhome | 2BR,3BA | $2.34 |
Woodcrest at Clark - 55+ | $2.39/sq.ft. - 2A2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
Brookside Manor Clark | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
Floral Gardens | $2.48/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
38 E Curtis St, Unit 4 | 38 E Curtis St | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cranford Apartments
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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