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Rockaway, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rockaway, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rockaway, 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 Rockaway Apartments for rent:

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Cheapest Available Rockaway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockaway, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Meridia Transit Plaza in the Downtown Dover neighborhood priced from $1,995. Clinton Manor Arms Apartments in the Downtown Dover neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockaway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridia Transit Plaza1B21BR,1BA$1,995
Clinton Manor Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Boulders at Rockaway1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockaway, NJ

As of March 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockaway area is the $2.88 price per square foot The Birch Model at Estling Village in the starting from $3,075. The second greatest value Rockaway apartment is the 1BR Model at Rock Pointe starting at $2,565 with a $2.59 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockaway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Estling VillageThe Birch2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Rock Pointe1BR1BR,1BA$2.59
Boulders at Rockaway1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.95
Meridia Transit Plaza1B11BR,1BA$3.27
Clinton Manor Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockaway

What type of rentals are currently available in Rockaway?

There are currently 53 Apartments for Rent in Rockaway, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,785 to $3,650. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rockaway ranging from $1,650 to $5,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rockaway ranges from $1,650 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,726.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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