Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dunellen, NJ from $1,570 (44 Rentals)

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140 North Ave
$2,100 - $2,390

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Base Rent$2,100 - $2,390
Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $2,390
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

140 North Ave

140 North AveDunellen, NJ 08812
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property at 401 Sanford Ave
$2,050 - $2,350
2 Bedroom Rentals
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401 Sanford Ave

DunellenNJ08812

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Metro526 Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Metro526 Apartments

526 North AveDunellen, NJ 08812
Corporate Housing
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property at 1171 W Front St
$1,995

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Total Monthly Price$1,995
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1171 W Front St

PlainfieldNJ07063

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32 Curtis Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

32 Curtis Avenue

32 Curtis AvePiscataway, NJ 08854
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Colonnade Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonnade Apartments

1100-1110 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07063
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Malcolm Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Terrace View Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace View Gardens

300-301 Maple AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Cypress Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Gardens

1165 Route 22North Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Pineview Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Gardens

1143 W 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07063
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West End Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Gardens

450 West End AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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$2,100
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1203 Jesse Way

PiscatawayNJ08854
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Fernwood Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fernwood Gardens

831-915 W 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07063
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Cheapest Available Dunellen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dunellen, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Middlesex Village Apartments priced from $1,570. Malcolm Gardens in the Green Brook Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dunellen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Middlesex Village Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,570
Malcolm Gardens$2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,705
The Gateway @ Dunellen0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,740
Park Brook Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,775
Greenbrook GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,802
Terrace View Gardens$2.24/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,845
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,885
West End Gardens$2.09/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,885
Pleasant View Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,889
Hampton GardensRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunellen, NJ

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunellen area is the $1.94 price per square foot House Model at 824 Nelson Pl in the in the New Durham neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Dunellen apartment is the 107 W Front St Model at 107 W Front St, Unit 1 starting at $2,750 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Green Brook Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunellen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
824 Nelson PlHouse3BR,2BA$1.94
107 W Front St, Unit 1107 W Front St3BR,2BA$1.83
The Diamond at Warren2 Bedroom & 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.62
Aspen Court Apartments1BPR Den1BR,1.5BA$2.28
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
140 North Ave140 North Ave1BR,1BA$2.10
West End Gardens$2.09/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Terrace View Gardens$2.24/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.31
Park Brook Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Middlesex Village Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dunellen Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dunellen Apartment is $1,570 at Middlesex Village Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dunellen is starting from $2,025 at Park Brook Gardens.

What is the most affordable Dunellen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dunellen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Middlesex Village Townhomes and starts from $2,825.

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