
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dunellen, NJ from $1,100 (39 Rentals)
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405 N Washington Ave

348 Front St

207 Gertrude Ter

Dunellen Station Condominiums

The Gateway @ Dunellen

612 Bound Brook Rd, Unit 4

Middlesex Village Apartments

Greenwood Gardens
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Hampton Gardens

Ridgedale Gardens

307 2nd St

Mountain View Gardens
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1171 W Front St

Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes

Piscataway Park

625 Bound Brook Rd

Princeton Gardens

Avalon Piscataway

Heritage At Piscataway

Whispering Hills Apartments

32 Curtis Avenue
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Colonnade Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

Terrace View Gardens

West End Gardens

401 US-22

201 E 9th St

Pineview Gardens

119 Vogel Pl

447 Lancaster Ct
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Fernwood Gardens

510 E 7th St

39 Albert St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dunellen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Dunellen Studio Apartments | $2,311 | $2,240 | $2,360 |
| Cheap Dunellen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,570 | $2,835 |
| Cheap Dunellen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,768 | $1,885 | $3,935 |
| Cheap Dunellen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $2,650 | $4,125 |
| Cheap Dunellen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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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. Terrace View Gardens in the Green Brook Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dunellen apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Village Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Terrace View Gardens | $2.13/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| West End Gardens | $2.09/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| Park Brook Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Greenbrook Gardens | One Bedroom One Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,787 |
| Cypress Gardens | $2.17/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Pleasant View Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,889 |
| Hampton Gardens | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Piscataway Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,069 |
| Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 831 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunellen, NJ
As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunellen area is the $1.83 price per square foot 107 W Front St Model at 107 W Front St, Unit 1 in the in the Green Brook Park neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Dunellen apartment is the 2BIPR Den Model at Aspen Court Apartments starting at $2,989 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the New Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunellen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 W Front St, Unit 1 | 107 W Front St | 3BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Aspen Court Apartments | 2BIPR Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
| The Diamond at Warren | 2 Bedroom & 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| Cypress Gardens | $1.99/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Pineview Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| West End Gardens | $2.09/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Piscataway Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Terrace View Gardens | $2.12/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Park Brook Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Middlesex Village Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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Best Local Schools in Dunellen, NJ
John P. Faber Elementary School
Green Brook Middle School
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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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