
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ from $1,209 (14 Rentals)


Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community

Portside Commons Westport Homes

Continental Gardens

Lidgerwood Manor

Clinton House

129 Chancellor Ave
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292 Wainwright St

343 Schley St

595 Elizabeth Ave

Wainwright Street Arms

Senior Horizon

Elizabeth Goldsmith

Waters Edge Crescent
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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 | $1,925 | $1,100 | $2,999 |
| Elizabeth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $900 | $9,626 |
| Elizabeth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,730 | $1,209 | $4,221 |
| Elizabeth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $1,397 | $3,709 |
| Elizabeth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $1,897 | $3,950 |
| Elizabeth 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,880 | $2,800 | $4,500 |
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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 $1,480, while the average apartment in Elizabeth costs $3,211.
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 7 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 $286 which is $2,925 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elizabeth.
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