Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carteret, NJ from $1,150 (47 Rentals)

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62 Larch St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950
Total Monthly Price$1,950
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62 Larch St

62 Larch StCarteret, NJ 07008
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Wheeler Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheeler Apartments

54 Wheeler AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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88 Roosevelt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

88 Roosevelt

88 Roosevelt AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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Lexington of Carteret
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington of Carteret

180-182 Roosevelt AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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Essex Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Apartments

72-78 Essex StCarteret, NJ 07008
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52 St Ann St

CarteretNJ07008
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Lexington at Carteret
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington at Carteret

180 Roosevelt AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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Rahway Arts Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rahway Arts Apartments

1636 Irving StRahway, NJ 07065
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Greens at Avenel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greens at Avenel

1450 Rahway AveWoodbridge Township, NJ 07001
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JS Rahway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

JS Rahway Apartments

1886 Bond StRahway, NJ 07065
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1300 Fulton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1300 Fulton St

1300 Fulton StRahway, NJ 07065

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The Gramercy of Rahway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gramercy of Rahway

44 E Cherry StRahway, NJ 07065
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Carteret, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carteret Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carteret, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community) in the Westbury neighborhood priced from $1,531. Riverside Apartments in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carteret apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,531
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Carteret Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Meridia Linden 10011B1B_E1BR,1BA$1,895
Gateway at CarteretGramercy- 88 Roosevelt1BR,1BA$1,895
Woodbridge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,900
Meridia LifestylesQ1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carteret, NJ

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carteret area is the $0.62 price per square foot 62 Larch St Model at 62 Larch St in the in the Prince's Bay neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Carteret apartment is the 245 Washington St Model at 245 Washington St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,900 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carteret apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
62 Larch St62 Larch St2BR,1BA$0.62
245 Washington St, Unit 2nd Floor245 Washington St3BR,2BA$1.87
102 Lincoln Ave, Unit Apt first floor102 Lincoln Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.14
Park Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.08
Barron's Gate At Woodbridge2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.95
River Place At Rahway2 Bedroom D2BR,2BA$2.22
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom B1 with Den2BR,2.5BA$2.32
66 Atlantic St, Unit 266 Atlantic St2BR,2BA$2.08
49 Holly St, Unit 2nd Floor Apartment49 Holly St2BR,1BA$2.27
49 W Main St49 W Main StStudio ,1BA$2.45

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carteret Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carteret?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carteret is at Riverside Apartments listed at $1,750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carteret Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carteret Apartment is $1,531 at Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carteret Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carteret is starting from $2,085 at Carteret Gardens.

What is the most affordable Carteret Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carteret Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest View and starts from $2,995.

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