
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ from $1,017 (45 Rentals)


620 1st Ave

Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community

1144 Mary St

519 Monroe Ave, Unit elmora

945 Spofford Ave, Unit liz

Monroe Garden

1034 Madison Ave

615 Court St
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Clinton House

47 Watson Ave

Lidgerwood Manor

broad manor apartments

653-663 N Broad St

1100-1127 Sheridan Ave

1141 Hand Place

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Rosehill Apartments

98 Huntington Terrace

5-7 Kelly Pkwy

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89 W 20th St, Unit 3

196 Shephard Ave

407 John F. Kennedy Blvd

500 Hawthorne Ave

488 John F. Kennedy Blvd

489 Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1
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305 Osborne Ter

292 Wainwright St

129 Chancellor Ave

595 Elizabeth Ave

336 E Westfield Ave

Townley Garden Apartments

Wainwright Street Arms

300 E Westfield Ave

759 Avenue A
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The Abbington

Waters Edge Crescent

Amsterdam Gardens

100 W 33rd St

469 Elizabeth Ave

Schaefer Gardens

840 Kennedy Blvd

Trefoil Manor

Sheridan Gardens
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Elizabeth, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elizabeth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Studio Apartments | $2,034 | $1,100 | $9,056 |
| Elizabeth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $1,017 | $3,251 |
| Elizabeth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,679 | $975 | $4,525 |
| Elizabeth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $1,397 | $4,842 |
| Elizabeth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $1,897 | $3,100 |
| Elizabeth 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,848 | $3,000 | $4,950 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elizabeth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elizabeth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elizabeth is under $1,470.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elizabeth?
The cheapest apartment in Elizabeth is Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community which is listed at $1,229, while the average apartment in Elizabeth costs $3,631.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elizabeth?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Elizabeth that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Elizabeth?
Cheap apartments in Elizabeth have an average cost of $287 which is $3,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elizabeth.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.