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property at 35 Rutgers Dr

35 Rutgers Dr

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30 Richmond St

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property at 236 Warren St

236 Warren St

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property at 55 Tonnelle Ave

55 Tonnelle Ave

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1 Vaughan Dr

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property at 96 Waldo Ave

96 Waldo Ave

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property at 154 N 14th St

154 N 14th St

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property at 28 Thorne St

28 Thorne St

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property at 29 Westervelt Pl

29 Westervelt Pl

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property at 821 Bergen Ave

821 Bergen Ave

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85 Laidlaw Ave

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Kearny, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kearny, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kearny, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kearny Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arlington$3,050$1,10055
Manor$3,250$800102
South Kearny$3,600$1,100299
Manor Section$3,625$1,100108

Cheapest Available Kearny Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kearny, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Spires Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood priced from $1,209. Parkwood Place Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kearny apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,209
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Forest Hill TerraceStudio BStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kearny, NJ

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kearny area is the $0.65 price per square foot 346 Arlington Ave Model at 346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Kearny apartment is the 317 Summer Ave Model at 317 Summer Ave, Unit Floor 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Lower Broadway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kearny apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave346 Arlington Ave5BR,5BA$0.65
317 Summer Ave, Unit Floor 1317 Summer Ave3BR,2BA$0.88
544 Mercer St, Unit 2544 Mercer StStudio ,1BA$0.60
540 Mercer St540 Mercer St1BR,1BA$0.55
143 Duncan Ave, Unit B basement143 Duncan Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
767 Broadway, Unit 3767 Broadway1BR,1BA$1.54
4 Rose Ave, Unit 2 R4 Rose Ave1BR,1BA$1.32
130 Wilson Ave, Unit 1130 Wilson Ave1BR,1BA$1.55
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kearny

What type of rentals are currently available in Kearny?

There are currently 3341 Apartments for Rent in Kearny, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $16,000. There are also 336 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kearny ranging from $950 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kearny?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kearny ranges from $950 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,913.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kearny?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kearny range from $1,100 to $11,570, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.