Apartments For Rent in Cranford, NJ

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Apartments For Rent Near Cranford, NJ

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What Locals Say about Cranford

Review Highlights

Cranford, NJ buzzes with small-town charm, walkable parks, foodie downtown, and easy NYC access. People love the safe, walkable scene, parks, good schools, and quick train to NYC. Downsides: quieter nights, some small homes, limited space in duplexes for big dogs.
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  • 5ybg5y8qmy
    "Not sure it’s just quite and the people are nice Christmas time Cranford police send Santa to visit kids at home "
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  • Reicha
    "It has a charm of an old English town. Nice restaurants, good local Shops, good short ride into nyc. Old homes have a unique charm "
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  • Smooths004
    "The Dog park in town is very dog friendly and very well maintained. It’s always is clean and comfortable."
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  • Amandasavastio
    "Lots of families and kids walking around the neighborhood daily! So many places to walk with a stroller!"
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  • Jaclynhmarie
    "Dogs are walked all over these neighborhoods all the time. It’s a great town for families and dogs. "
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  • Tony
    "The best downtown in last two years The best restaurants and close to the bus and train station Very friendly town and good school district "
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  • Susana C.
    "Very pet friendly and lots of families own dogs. Usually see them walking around morning and afternoon."
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  • Melissa J.
    "I find Cranford to be a nice, small town. People are friendly. Great little shops, in town. I think it's great, for a family & children. Also, many parks, all over town, too."
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  • Gwenian
    "Safe, quaint , friendly, excellent sense of community, train to NYC, good restaurants, movie theatre, well maintained and handsome homes, excellent schools. "
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  • Julie
    "One of the few downtowns in the area that still has wonderful mom and pop shops and a neighborhood feel. "
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  • Scottjsmith11
    "Most streets have sidewalks so I think owners would like that very much. Cars don’t drive too fast and there are many good dog walkers living in town. "
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  • Gwenian
    "It is a wonderful town to raise a family. Great Schools, great parks, nice downtown, very walkable and lots of family activities and festivals year round. "
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  • Sarah A.
    "Walking distance to many parks and schools, safe and friendly neighborhood. Close to downtown for local activities. "
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  • Gwenian
    "Easy access to GSP parkway for commute in any direction. 20 mins to major international hub airport (Newark). Walking distance to train station with easy access to NYC or any other city on northeast corridor (Boston to DC)."
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  • Myurkiw1
    " Very dog friendly area. Dog walkers are I the down town area as well as in the beautiful parks. There is a 2 mile loop through the park that has a lot of dog walkers. "
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  • Danper30
    "Public transportation is a short walk or car ride away and it’s very convenient. It’s also very close to the major highways so it’s easy regardless of your method or means"
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  • JH
    "Being close to the softball fields and having trash cans near by to dispose of waste is a huge plus. "
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  • Kimberly R.
    "Nothing, very pet friendly! There is also a beautiful park (Nomahegan) where many people walk their dogs. "
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  • Mbperrin
    "Quiet town. Some good restaurants. Both bus and train are commuting options. Parks are nice, Nomehegan has a fitness circuit built in."
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  • Jayfl729
    "Activities, downtown shopping and dining, churches, veteran activities, parades, library and community center."
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  • Gisel
    "pretty much everyone knows each other somehow, very friendly people who turn into comfortable family friends happens normally"
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  • Dlscustom
    "Great food and downtown area, always something to do. Safe and quiet. Everyone very polite and willing to help out."
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  • Luis M.
    "5k run, 4th of July, Halloween competition, restaurants. High School musicals, Close proximity to train"
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  • Jayfl729
    "Very good schools, plenty of parks and playgrounds, good programs at the library/community center, movie theater, nice family restaurants and many day care options."
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  • Jayfl729
    "Cranford is friendly, clean, convenient downtown, low crime and good schools. There are many parks, swim and recreation centers, nice rivers, tennis club and canoe club. "
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  • Mnoble815
    "We’ve lived here for over 30 years. Nice neighborhood and quiet. Neighbors will look out for each other "
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  • Mlaz804
    "Great community for families. Good schools too. Close to downtown and train station. Everything you could ask for in a town."
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  • Kym F.
    "Has many families in the area. There are neighborhood parties at the end of the summer. People get out and walk or run. Lots of families with kids from all ages, but you'll also find people who are just a couple and their kid is their dog! It's a great neighborhood to live in cause its walk-able to nyc transportation being bus or train. Lots of new shops that has come into town in the past couple of years that give a nice flavor to dinning. Or if you want you can quickly get to other towns from here! I don't do much of the nightlife so I really can't rate that good or bad. That's something you'll have to check out for yourself. :)"
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Average Rent Trends in Cranford, NJ

Rent in Cranford, NJ varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Dec 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$3,100
Aug 2025$2,920
Sep 2025$2,850
Oct 2025$3,084
Nov 2025$2,950
Dec 2025$3,223
Jan 2026$2,775
Feb 2026$2,775
Mar 2026$2,775
Apr 2026$3,100
May 2026$2,950
Jun 2026$2,800
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,500$3,500$3,250$3,950$3,200
Apartments and Condos$1,850$2,700$3,250—$2,775
Houses$5,300—$2,500$3,950$3,450
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Cranford, NJ

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Cranford, NJ?
    The average rent of an apartment in Cranford, NJ is $2,634 per month. This is about 35% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Cranford, NJ?
    The average rent of a house in Cranford, NJ is $3,450 per month. This is about 77% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Cranford, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Cranford, NJ was lowest in Sep 2025 when it was $2,850 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Cranford, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Cranford, NJ was highest in Dec 2025 when it was $3,223 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Cranford, NJ?
    There are 36 available rental listings in Cranford, NJ.
  • What are some zip codes in Cranford, NJ?
    Cranford, NJ includes zip codes such as: 07016.
  • What are some cities near Cranford, NJ?
    Some nearby cities include: Garwood, Winfield Township, Kenilworth, Roselle Park, Westfield. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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