
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ from $800 (29 Rentals)
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255 Schuyler Ave

Vermella Crossing

208 Nunda Ave, Unit Basement

209 Mallory Ave

2271 John F. Kennedy Blvd

242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6

3 Acres

The Essex

29 Clarke Ave, Unit 1L

168 Delaware Ave, Unit 8

317 Union St

77 Clendenny Ave, Unit 1B

76 Vincent St

770 Westside Ave, Unit 7
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 | $2,297 | $1,000 | $5,652 |
South Kearny 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $1,340 | $7,621 |
South Kearny 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $1,565 | $10,000+ |
South Kearny 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,925 | $2,250 | $4,730 |
South Kearny 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $2,500 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 29 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 $1,605. The Essex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,745. 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 | $1,605 |
The Essex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
3 Acres | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Vermella Crossing | vc-s1 | Studio,1BA | $1,853 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ
As of March 22, 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 226A Freeman Ave Model at 226A Freeman Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,700 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Marion 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 |
226A Freeman Ave, Unit 3 | 226A Freeman Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.25 |
678 Communipaw Ave | 678 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
Spring Street Commons | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
151 Williams Ave, Unit 1L | 151 Williams Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
208 Nunda Ave, Unit Basement | 208 Nunda Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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 |
623 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3L | 623 Bramhall Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
168 Delaware Ave, Unit 8 | 168 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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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®
31 / 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 The Essex listed at $1,745.
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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