2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Carteret, NJ (71 Rentals)

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88 Roosevelt
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88 Roosevelt

88 Roosevelt AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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Lexington of Carteret
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Lexington of Carteret

180-182 Roosevelt AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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Lexington of Carteret
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Lexington of Carteret

180 Roosevelt AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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The 606
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The 606

606-612 Roosevelt AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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2-4 John St
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2-4 John St

2-4 John StCarteret, NJ 07008
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217 Pershing Ave
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217 Pershing Ave

217 Pershing AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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586 Roosevelt Ave
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586 Roosevelt Ave

586 Roosevelt AveCarteret, NJ 07008

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Greens at Avenel
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Greens at Avenel

1450 Rahway AveAvenel, NJ 07001
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Barron's Gate
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Barron's Gate

609 Duke DrWoodbridge, NJ 07095
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80 E Milton Ave
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80 E Milton Ave

80 E Milton AveRahway, NJ 07065
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Carteret, NJ Local Guide

Largest Available Carteret 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Carteret, NJ is found at Meridian Terrace in the Heartland Village neighborhood and is 1,580 square feet priced from $3,065. Station Village at Avenel in the Westbury neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,565 square feet and currently listed start at $3,460. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Carteret:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Meridian TerraceChestnut 11,580 Sq Ft$3,065
Station Village at AvenelWelmont 3 - Townhome1,565 Sq Ft$3,460
Carteret Gardens2 Bedroom Rec1,400 Sq Ft$2,510
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom B11,359 Sq Ft$2,755
River Place At Rahway2 Bedroom D1,250 Sq Ft$3,039
The ArthurE1,210 Sq Ft$3,000
REVA RahwayResidence B-011,202 Sq Ft$3,250
The Botanic2D1,184 Sq Ft$2,826
29 Washington Ave29w2b3r1,171 Sq Ft$2,900

Cheapest Available Carteret 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 07, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Carteret, NJ is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $2,335 at Carteret Gardens in the Rossville neighborhood. The second most affordable Carteret 2 Bedroom is the The Pine III Model at Forest View starting at $2,355 in the Prince's Bay neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Carteret is currently $2,829. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Carteret:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Carteret Gardens2 Bedroom$2,335
Forest ViewThe Pine III$2,355
Grand MeridiaFLOORPLAN K/ Den One Month Free!!$2,375
The Boulevard2BR2$2,400
Meridian TerraceAshwood 2$2,435
Meridia Lifestyles2BR/1.0BA$2,470
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom C$2,535
Meridia Brownstones2A$2,595
Station Village at AvenelImperial I$2,750

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Getting Around Carteret, NJ

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Carteret Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Carteret with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Carteret is at Carteret Gardens listed at $2,335.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Carteret Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Carteret is $2,829.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Carteret Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Carteret is a 1,580 square feet unit starting from $3,065 at Meridian Terrace.

What is the average size for Carteret 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Carteret is currently 1,128 sq ft.

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