Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dunellen, NJ from $1,100 (46 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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Metro526 Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Metro526 Apartments

526 North AveDunellen, NJ 08812
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$1,995

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1171 W Front St

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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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$1,800 - $2,300

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401 US-22

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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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Dunellen, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dunellen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dunellen, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Gateway @ Dunellen priced from $1,740. Park Brook Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dunellen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Gateway @ Dunellen0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,740
Park Brook Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,775
Pleasant View Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,799
Greenbrook GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,802
West End Gardens$2.21/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,835
Hampton GardensRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Piscataway Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,929
Cypress Gardens$1.99/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,945
Mountain View Gardens1x1 7501BR,1BA$1,985
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,056

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunellen, NJ

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunellen area is the $0.32 price per square foot 933 W 3rd St Model at 933 W 3rd St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Dunellen apartment is the 262 Prospect Ave Model at 262 Prospect Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $2.27 price per square foot . 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.
933 W 3rd St, Unit 2933 W 3rd St4BR,2BA$0.32
262 Prospect Ave, Unit 1262 Prospect Ave2BR,1BA$2.27
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01
Terrace View Gardens$2.33/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom - Lower Level2BR,1BA$2.38
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$1.99/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 $1,775 at Park Brook 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 $2,025 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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