Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carteret, NJ from $700 (57 Rentals)

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property at 47 Holly St

$2,150 - $2,200

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47 Holly St

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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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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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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property at 15 Fitch St

$1,900

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$1,900
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15 Fitch St

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Lexington at Carteret
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington at Carteret

180 Roosevelt AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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property at 123 Heald St

$2,150

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$2,150
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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123 Heald St, Unit F2

123 Heald St
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property at 230 Washington Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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230 Washington Ave, Unit 1

230 Washington Ave
CarteretNJ07008

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 1946 Barnett St

$2,100 - $2,350

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1946 Barnett St

RahwayNJ07065
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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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Barron's Gate
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barron's Gate

609 Duke DrWoodbridge, NJ 07095

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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
Meridia Lifestyles IIAStudio,1BA$1,825
Woodbridge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,850
Gateway at CarteretGramercy- 101 Roosevelt1BR,1BA$1,895
Meridia Linden 10011B1B_E1BR,1BA$1,895
Bridgeton Apartments1 Bedroom NEW RENOVATION- Available 04/24/261BR,1BA$1,895
Carteret Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Meridia LifestylesG1BR,1BA$1,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carteret, NJ

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carteret area is the $1.56 price per square foot 920 Hampden St Model at 920 Hampden St, Unit B in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Carteret apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Park Square Apartments starting at $2,889 with a $2.07 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.
920 Hampden St, Unit B920 Hampden St3BR,1BA$1.56
Park Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.07
67 Edgar St, Unit 167 Edgar St3BR,1BA$2.00
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom B1 with Den2BR,2.5BA$2.45
318 Kennedy Dr, Unit 2 Floor318 Kennedy Dr3BR,1.5BA$2.27
77 Heald St, Unit 177 Heald St2BR,1BA$2.05
Forest ViewThe Pine I2BR,2BA$2.49
868 Sheldon Ave, Unit 1 BEDROOM APT868 Sheldon Ave1BR,1BA$2.12
Gateway at CarteretGramercy- 101 Roosevelt1BR,1BA$2.43
49 W Main St49 W Main StStudio ,1BA$2.45

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $2,150 at Bridgeton Apartments.

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 $2,955.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.