
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ from $800 (17 Rentals)
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807 Schuyler Ave, Unit 1L

20A Clendenny Ave

20A Clendenny Ave

20A Clendenny Ave

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

769 West Side Ave

242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6
South Kearny, Kearny, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Kearny?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Kearny Studio Apartments | $2,357 | $1,200 | $5,621 |
South Kearny 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,724 | $1,340 | $7,621 |
South Kearny 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,618 | $1,565 | $8,495 |
South Kearny 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $1,075 | $4,730 |
South Kearny 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $2,500 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ.
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Cheapest Available South Kearny Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Kearny area of Kearny, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Agnes Co-Living priced from $1,555. Beech Kearny Associates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable South Kearny apartments for rent in Kearny, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Agnes Co-Living | Private Room with Private Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
Beech Kearny Associates | Large One Bedroom One Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
3 Acres | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
The Essex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
Vermella Crossing | vc-s1 | Studio,1BA | $1,853 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Kearny area is the $2.14 price per square foot 11 Wallis Ave Model at 11 Wallis Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Marion neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value South Kearny apartment is the 143 Duncan Ave Model at 143 Duncan Ave, Unit B basement starting at $1,850 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Kearny apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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11 Wallis Ave, Unit 1 | 11 Wallis Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
143 Duncan Ave, Unit B basement | 143 Duncan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
102 Chapel St, Unit Villa | 102 Chapel St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
204 Duncan Ave, Unit 2 | 204 Duncan Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.50 |
Spring Street Commons | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
807 Schuyler Ave, Unit 1L | 807 Schuyler Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
151 Williams Ave, Unit 1L | 151 Williams Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
76 Clendenny Ave, Unit 1B 75 Clendenny Ave | 76 Clendenny Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
664 Forest St, Unit 1 | 664 Forest St | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Beech Kearny Associates | Large One Bedroom One Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Kearny, Kearny, NJ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the South Kearny Neighborhood in Kearny, NJ
Walk Score®
32 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 South Kearny Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Kearny?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Kearny is at 3 Acres listed at $1,825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kearny Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kearny Apartment is $1,555 at The Agnes Co-Living.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Kearny Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Kearny is starting from $2,400 at Spring Street Commons.
What is the most affordable South Kearny Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Kearny Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Agnes and starts from $4,720.
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