Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dunellen, NJ from $1,000 (6 Rentals)

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32 Curtis AvePiscataway, NJ 08854

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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 Malcolm Gardens in the Green Brook Park neighborhood priced from $1,755. Terrace View Gardens in the Green Brook Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dunellen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Malcolm Gardens$2.39/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,755
Terrace View Gardens$2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,885
Hampton GardensLimited Time 1/2-month security deposit and $2,...1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunellen, NJ

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dunellen area is the $1.66 price per square foot 119 Cindy Ct Model at 119 Cindy Ct, Unit 1 in the starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Dunellen apartment is the 1BPR Model at Aspen Court Apartments starting at $2,769 with a $2.47 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
119 Cindy Ct, Unit 1119 Cindy Ct3BR,1BA$1.66
Aspen Court Apartments1BPR1BR,1.5BA$2.47
Tanglewood Terrace Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,039 sqft2BR,1BA$2.54
Princeton Gardens$2.54/sq.ft. - Cedar2BR,1BA$2.54
Terrace View Gardens$2.38/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom - Lower Level2BR,1BA$2.43
Woods at King George ApartmentsKing Court2BR,1BA$2.41
Ridgedale Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.55
Cypress Gardens$2.26/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
Mountain View Gardens1x1 7501BR,1BA$2.57
Malcolm Gardens$2.39/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.39

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Getting Around Dunellen, NJ

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,755 at Malcolm Gardens.

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 $2,230 at Ridgedale Gardens.

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