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46 Hayward Ave

CarteretNJ07008
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88 Roosevelt
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88 Roosevelt

88 Roosevelt AveCarteret, 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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2-4 John St
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2-4 John St

2-4 John StCarteret, 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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The 606
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The 606

606-612 Roosevelt 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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Essex Apartments
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Essex Apartments

72-78 Essex StCarteret, NJ 07008
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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 $3,015. 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$3,015
Station Village at AvenelWelmont 3 - Townhome1,565 Sq Ft$3,460
Carteret Gardens2 Bedroom Rec1,400 Sq Ft$2,335
Metro RahwayD11,367 Sq Ft$3,200
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom B11,359 Sq Ft$2,655
The ArthurD-21,344 Sq Ft$3,100
The Botanic2G1,322 Sq Ft$2,975
Bristol Station ApartmentsBradford1,300 Sq Ft$2,784
Park Square Apartments2 Bedroom1,270 Sq Ft$2,989

Cheapest Available Carteret 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 04, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Carteret, NJ is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model starting from $1,450 at 41 Leick Ave in the Arden Heights neighborhood. The second most affordable Carteret 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bedroom Model at Carteret Gardens starting at $2,085 in the Rossville neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Carteret is currently $2,715. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Carteret:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
41 Leick Ave2 Beds, 1 bath$1,450
Carteret Gardens2 Bedroom$2,085
Meridian TerraceAshwood 2$2,235
Meridia Lafayette VillageA$2,250
Forest ViewThe Pine III$2,295
Gateway at CarteretSoho- 88 Roosevelt$2,309
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom C$2,360
Meridia LifestylesH$2,395

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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 41 Leick Ave listed at $1,450.

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Carteret is $2,715.

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 $3,015 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 905 sq ft.

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