Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carteret, NJ from $700 (7 Rentals)

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JS Rahway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1886 Bond StRahway, NJ 07065
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Rahway Arts Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1636 Irving StRahway, NJ 07065
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1450 Rahway AveWoodbridge Township, NJ 07001
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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 $1,631. Riverside Apartments in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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$1,631
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Carteret Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carteret, NJ

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carteret area is the $2.31 price per square foot 67 Edgar St Model at 67 Edgar St, Unit 1 in the in the Arden Heights neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Carteret apartment is the 2J Model at The Botanic starting at $2,685 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Heartland 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.
67 Edgar St, Unit 167 Edgar St3BR,1BA$2.31
The Botanic2J2BR,2BA$2.53
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom C2BR,2BA$2.36
The Boulevard2BR22BR,2BA$2.35
Forest ViewThe Pine I2BR,2BA$2.43
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76
Grand MeridiaFLOORPLAN G w/ DEN $1000 off 1st Month!1BR,2BA$2.53
Gateway at CarteretGramercy- 88 Roosevelt1BR,1BA$2.44
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
49 W Main St49 W Main StStudio ,1BA$2.34

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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

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 $1,695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carteret Apartment is $1,631 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 $2,199 at Waters Edge At Rahway.

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.

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