Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dunellen, NJ from $1,100 (45 Rentals)

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

140 North AveDunellen, NJ 08812
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property at 207 Gertrude Ter

$2,350

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$2,350
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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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207 Gertrude Ter

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

$2,195

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$2,195
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1171 W Front St

PlainfieldNJ07063

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Fernwood Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fernwood Gardens

831-915 W 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07063
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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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West End Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Gardens

450 West End AveNorth 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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property at 401 US-22

$2,200 - $2,500

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401 US-22

PlainfieldNJ07060

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Cheapest Available Dunellen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dunellen, NJ is a Studio unit found at Fernwood Gardens in the Green Brook Park neighborhood priced from $1,450. Colonnade Apartments in the Green Brook Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dunellen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fernwood Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Colonnade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Malcolm Gardens$2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,655
Terrace View Gardens$2.13/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,685
Kingsley Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Park Brook Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,775
Pleasant View Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,799
West End Gardens$2.21/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,835
Cypress Gardens$2.29/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,945
Piscataway Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunellen, NJ

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunellen area is the $1.50 price per square foot 314 3rd St Model at 314 3rd St, Unit #2 in the starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Dunellen apartment is the 107 W Front St Model at 107 W Front St, Unit 1 starting at $2,900 with a $1.93 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.
314 3rd St, Unit #2314 3rd St3BR,2BA$1.50
107 W Front St, Unit 1107 W Front St3BR,2BA$1.93
Aspen Court Apartments1BPR Den1BR,1.5BA$2.34
Terrace View Gardens$2.24/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom - Lower Level2BR,1BA$2.29
140 North Ave140 North Ave1BR,1BA$2.10
212 Jackson Ave212 Jackson Ave2BR,1BA$2.42
Malcolm Gardens$2.42/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42
Cypress Gardens$2.29/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.29
West End Gardens$2.21/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Park Brook Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29

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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 $1,650 at Colonnade 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 $2,650.

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