
Cheap Homes for Rent in South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ from $1,600 (17 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 3 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

2267 John F. Kennedy Blvd

703 Elm St

69-71-71 Wallis Ave

2275 John F. Kennedy Blvd

257 Boyd Ave

567 West Side Ave

132 Mallory Ave
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75 Clendenny Ave

206 Jewett Ave

213 Mallory Ave

2309 John F. Kennedy Blvd

271 Wilson Ave

41 Wallis Ave

333 Elm St
South Kearny, Kearny, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in South Kearny?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Kearny 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,293 | $1,800 | $3,300 |
South Kearny 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,720 | $2,200 | $3,550 |
South Kearny 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,150 | $2,700 | $3,600 |
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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 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Kearny area is the $2.40 price per square foot 124 Mallory Ave Model at 124 Mallory Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Marion neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value South Kearny apartment is the 678 Communipaw Ave Model at 678 Communipaw Ave starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 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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124 Mallory Ave, Unit 2 | 124 Mallory Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.40 |
678 Communipaw Ave | 678 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
458 Ferry St, Unit 3 | 458 Ferry St | 3BR,2BA | $2.50 |
807 Schuyler Ave, Unit 1L | 807 Schuyler Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
151 Williams Ave, Unit 1L | 151 Williams Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
664 Forest St, Unit 1 | 664 Forest St | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
215 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 | 215 Lexington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
623 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3L | 623 Bramhall Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Beech Kearny Associates | Large One Bedroom One Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6 | 242 Lexington Ave, #6 | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Kearny
What type of rentals are currently available in South Kearny?
There are currently 342 Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $8,800. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Kearny ranging from $1,650 to $3,600.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Kearny?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Kearny ranges from $1,650 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,438.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Kearny?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Kearny range from $1,200 to $4,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $3,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.
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