
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ from $800 (16 Rentals)
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807 Schuyler Ave, Unit 1L

192 Kensington Ave

The Essex

242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6

333 Sip Ave
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 | $2,277 | $1,200 | $5,642 |
South Kearny 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $1,340 | $7,621 |
South Kearny 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $1,565 | $8,495 |
South Kearny 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,805 | $2,250 | $4,100 |
South Kearny 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $2,500 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 16 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. 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 | $1,555 |
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 29, 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 |
204 Duncan Ave, Unit 2 | 204 Duncan Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.50 |
102 Chapel St, Unit Villa | 102 Chapel St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
51 Hawkins St, Unit 1 | 51 Hawkins St | 3BR,2BA | $2.55 |
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 |
168 Delaware Ave, Unit 8 | 168 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
215 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 | 215 Lexington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Kearny, Kearny, NJ
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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 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 $2,595 at The Essex.
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 $4,100.
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