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Elizabeth, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elizabeth, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Elizabeth, NJ area range in price from $850 to $25,742 with an overall median price of $10,012. The three Elizabeth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Elizabeth Port at $1,017, Downtown Elizabeth at $1,195, and Peterstown at $1,195. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Elizabeth Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Elizabeth Port$2,300$1,01726
Downtown Elizabeth$2,950$1,19542
Peterstown$2,950$1,19552
Keighry Head$3,950$85090
Union Square$4,400$1,19572
Bergen Point$11,280$1,50072
Centreville$20,401$1,500151
Pamrapo$20,401$1,600146
Constable Hook$21,476$1,500243

Cheapest Available Elizabeth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elizabeth, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Estates in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $1,150. Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,229. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elizabeth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,229
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Monroe GardenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ

As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elizabeth area is the $0.15 price per square foot 234 Clark Pl Model at 234 Clark Pl, Unit 2R in the in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Elizabeth apartment is the 349 Lyons Ave Model at 349 Lyons Ave starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Livingston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elizabeth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
234 Clark Pl, Unit 2R234 Clark Pl1BR,1BA$0.15
349 Lyons Ave349 Lyons Ave4BR,1BA$0.25
305 Chadwick Ave305 Chadwick Ave3BR,1BA$0.18
1117 Chestnut St, Unit 11117 Chestnut St3BR,2BA$0.95
177 Seymour Ave, Unit 2177 Seymour Ave3BR,1BA$1.30
337 Bond St337 Bond St3BR,1BA$1.47
9 Shephard Ave, Unit 29 Shephard Ave3BR,2BA$1.67
36 Washington Pky, Unit 1st floor36 Washington Pky1BR,1BA$1.45
307 Amity St, Unit amity307 Amity St1BR,1BA$1.70
Heritage EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Elizabeth, NJ
Population: 128,885

Ranked #216

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elizabeth

What type of rentals are currently available in Elizabeth?

There are currently 1818 Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ with pricing that ranges from $850 to $21,500. There are also 222 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elizabeth ranging from $1,150 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elizabeth?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elizabeth ranges from $1,150 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,875.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elizabeth?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elizabeth range from $1,397 to $5,326, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,895 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,897.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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