
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Carteret, NJ (110 Rentals)


The Botanic

Bristol Station Apartments

29 Washington Ave

Gateway at Carteret

Meridian Terrace

Carteret Gardens

1160 Roosevelt Ave

36 Washington Ave, Unit 228

36 Washington Ave, Unit 207
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36 Washington Ave, Unit 213

36 Washington Ave, Unit 413

73 Hagaman St

72 Charles St

28 Union St

66 Atlantic St

24 Hayward Ave

206 Washington Ave

46 Hayward Ave

52 St Ann St
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111 Emerson St, Unit 1

230 Washington Ave, Unit 1

230 Washington Ave

123 Heald St, Unit F2

88 Roosevelt

217 Pershing Ave

2-4 John St

Lexington of Carteret

Lexington at Carteret

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The 606

586 Roosevelt Ave

Essex Apartments

The Hartlan

Meridia Lifestyles

Park Square Apartments

Metro Rahway

Meridia Linden 1001

The Mint
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Grand Meridia

Bridgeton Apartments

River Place At Rahway

Fox Hill Run

Station Village at Avenel

Forest View

Meridia Brownstones

Meridia Lafayette Village

Woodbridge Apartments

The Boulevard
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carteret?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Studio Apartments | $2,113 | $1,150 | $2,326 |
| Carteret 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $1,531 | $2,905 |
Carteret 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,742 | $2,000 | $3,650 |
| Carteret 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,962 | $2,500 | $3,325 |
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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 $3,180. 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 $3,545. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Carteret:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Terrace | Chestnut 1 | 1,580 Sq Ft | $3,180 |
| Station Village at Avenel | Welmont 3 - Townhome | 1,565 Sq Ft | $3,545 |
| Carteret Gardens | 2 Bedroom Rec | 1,400 Sq Ft | $2,410 |
| Fox Hill Run | 2 Bedroom B1 | 1,359 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
| Gateway at Carteret | Mercer- 88 Roosevelt | 1,281 Sq Ft | $2,650 |
| The Botanic | 2A | 1,221 Sq Ft | $2,685 |
| Bristol Station Apartments | Chatham | 1,200 Sq Ft | $2,730 |
| River Place At Rahway | 2 Bedroom C | 1,146 Sq Ft | $2,729 |
| 29 Washington Ave | 29w2b2r | 1,112 Sq Ft | $2,799 |
| The Arthur | D | 1,092 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
Cheapest Available Carteret 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 11, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Carteret, NJ is the 2 Bedroom- FULLY RENTED Model starting from $2,150 at Bridgeton Apartments in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood. The second most affordable Carteret 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bedroom Model at Carteret Gardens starting at $2,160 in the Rossville neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Carteret is currently $2,742. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Carteret:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton Apartments | 2 Bedroom- FULLY RENTED | $2,150 |
| Carteret Gardens | 2 Bedroom | $2,160 |
| Meridia Lafayette Village | A | $2,310 |
| Forest View | The Pine III | $2,375 |
| Meridia Lifestyles | E | $2,390 |
| Meridian Terrace | Ashwood 2 | $2,400 |
| Gateway at Carteret | Corbel (C) | $2,495 |
| Waters Edge At Rahway | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $2,509 |
| Fox Hill Run | 2 Bedroom C | $2,535 |
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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 Bridgeton Apartments listed at $2,150.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Carteret Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Carteret is $2,742.
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 $3,180 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 1,443 sq ft.
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