
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ from $850 (46 Rentals)


Portside II

Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community

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519 Monroe Ave, Unit elmora

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945 Spofford Ave, Unit liz

233 Pine St

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Clinton House

47 Watson Ave
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1100-1127 Sheridan Ave

653-663 N Broad St

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Salem Equity

1141 Hand Place

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109 Vassar Ave, Unit PRIVATE Room ONLY Shared

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47 Saint James Pl

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69 Mapes Ave, Unit 3

16 Irving Ave

Heritage Estates

25 W 8th St

31-33-33 Tillinghast St

1290 Baker St
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195 Lehigh Ave

305 Osborne Ter

292 Wainwright St

129 Chancellor Ave

595 Elizabeth Ave

336 E Westfield Ave

Wainwright Street Arms

300 E Westfield Ave

759 Avenue A
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Waters Edge Crescent

Amsterdam Gardens

100 W 33rd St

469 Elizabeth Ave

Schaefer Gardens

840 Kennedy Blvd

Sheridan Gardens

Trefoil Manor
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elizabeth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Studio Apartments | $1,894 | $1,200 | $2,849 |
| Elizabeth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $850 | $5,147 |
| Elizabeth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,623 | $1,209 | $4,480 |
| Elizabeth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $1,397 | $4,500 |
| Elizabeth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $1,897 | $4,000 |
| Elizabeth 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $2,800 | $4,150 |
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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 $1,500.
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 $3,813.
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 4 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 $450 which is $3,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elizabeth.
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