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  1. Building Photo - 49 W Main St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    49 W Main St

    49 W Main St, Rahway, NJ 07065
  3. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    38 E Curtis St Unit 4

    38 E Curtis St, Linden, NJ 07036
  4. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    147 E 1st Ave Unit 2

    147 E 1st Ave, Roselle, NJ 07203
  8. Building Photo - 20 Lincoln Ave W
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,675
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,675
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,675

    20 Lincoln Ave W Unit FL 3

    20 Lincoln Ave W, Cranford, NJ 07016
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  9. Building Photo - 801 Mountain Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    801 Mountain Ave Unit A

    801 Mountain Ave, Springfield Township, NJ 07081
  17. Building Photo - Cheryl Gardens
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,800

    Cheryl Gardens

    408 Chestnut St, Roselle, NJ 07203
  20. Building Photo - 1101 Forest Dr
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    1101 Forest Dr

    1101 Forest Dr, Linden, NJ 07036
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  21. Building Photo - 160 W Westfield Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    160 W Westfield Ave

    160 W Westfield Ave, Roselle Park, NJ 07204
  25. Building Photo - 30 E Henry St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    30 E Henry St Unit 3

    30 E Henry St, Linden, NJ 07036
  26. Building Photo - 403 Chestnut St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    403 Chestnut St Unit B5

    403 Chestnut St, Roselle Park, NJ 07204
  34. Building Photo - 227 South Ave W
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    227 South Ave W Unit 3

    227 South Ave W, Westfield, NJ 07090
  39. Building Photo - Riverside Village
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,935

    Riverside Village

    2 Tussel Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Cranford, NJ Apartments for Rent

Cranford is a historic township in Union County, established in 1871 along the scenic Rahway River less than an hour from New York City. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Cranford, you'll discover a peaceful suburban setting with easy access to natural recreation and city amenities, including parks along the Rahway River Parkway and Dreyer Farms—the last working farm in Union County—where you can pick up fresh produce and enjoy seasonal events.

Renting in Cranford works well for commuters who want small-town charm without giving up convenience. Downtown Cranford features restaurants, specialty shops, cafes, and art galleries housed in colorful buildings where neighbors meet and connect. Getting around is simple with NJ Transit bus service, the Raritan Valley train line connecting to Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station, plus quick access to the Garden State Parkway. Cranford apartment communities deliver that welcoming suburban feel while keeping you close to outdoor adventures and all the jobs and entertainment New York City has to offer.

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Cranford Sr High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,116 Students
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Brookside Place Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
364 Students
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Livingston Ave School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
270 Students

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