Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ from $900 (24 Rentals)
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38 Wagaraw Blvd

103 Belmont Ave

198 Newark Pompton Turnpike

Pompton Gardens, LLC

230 Union Ave, Unit First Floor

24 Jane St, Unit 2nd Floor

11 Paterson Ave
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Mill Street Square - 3318

10 Colonial Dr

Park Lane

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1 Colonial Dr
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Wayne, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wayne?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Wayne Studio Apartments | $1,976 | $1,695 | $2,000 |
Cheap Wayne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $950 | $3,095 |
Cheap Wayne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $1,600 | $5,940 |
Cheap Wayne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,079 | $2,250 | $5,255 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wayne, NJ
Pricing Updated: 05/10/2025Current apartment rentals in the Wayne, NJ area range in price from $950 to $5,730 with an overall median price of $5,013. The three Wayne neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Preakness at $950, Pines Lake at $1,850, and Pompton Lake at $1,850. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wayne Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Preakness | $4,805 | $950 | 94 |
Pines Lake | $4,830 | $1,850 | 22 |
Pompton Lake | $4,830 | $1,850 | 16 |
Lionshead Lake | $5,205 | $1,650 | 38 |
Packanack Lake | $5,205 | $1,650 | 59 |
Toms Lake | $5,205 | $1,650 | 43 |
Cheapest Available Wayne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wayne, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Mill Street Square - 3318 in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,816. Brownstone and Main Union Apartments in the Estates at Hilltop neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wayne apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mill Street Square - 3318 | One Bedroom 80% | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments | 1x1 720 | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Kings Arms Garden Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Meridia Transit Village | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Haledon Estates Apartments | Low Rise One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,061 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne, NJ
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wayne area is the $1.73 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Sunset Ridge at Totowa in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Wayne apartment is the 37 Rutherford Ct Model at 37 Rutherford Ct starting at $2,200 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Preakness neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sunset Ridge at Totowa | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
37 Rutherford Ct | 37 Rutherford Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Woodcrest At Fairfield- 55+ | $2.35/sq.ft. - Dogwood | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
The Manor at Totowa | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
38 Roseland Ave | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
230 Union Ave, Unit First Floor | 230 Union Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Manchester Village | 1 X 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Haledon Estates Apartments | Garden One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Berdan Court | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments | 1x1 720 | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Best Local Schools in Wayne, NJ
Fallon Elementary School
Wayne Hills High School
Schuyler Colfax Mid School
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Getting Around Wayne, NJ
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wayne Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wayne?
The cheapest apartment in Wayne is Mill Street Square - 3318 which is listed at $1,816, while the average apartment in Wayne costs $5,013.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wayne?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Wayne that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wayne?
Cheap apartments in Wayne have an average cost of $121 which is $4,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wayne.
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