Cheap Homes for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ from $1,100 (31 Rentals)

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property at 1023 Voorhees St

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1023 Voorhees St

HillsideNJ07205

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property at 70 W Grand St

$1,550

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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70 W Grand St

ElizabethNJ07202
property at 21 Tillinghast St

$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Tillinghast St

NewarkNJ07108
property at 788 Avenue A

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788 Avenue A

BayonneNJ07002

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property at 450 3rd Ave

$1,800

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450 3rd Ave

ElizabethNJ07206

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Elizabeth, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elizabeth, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Elizabeth, NJ area range in price from $950 to $4,890 with an overall median price of $3,222. The three Elizabeth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Elizabeth at $950, Elizabeth Port at $1,017, and Keighry Head at $950. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Elizabeth Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Elizabeth$2,599$95051
Elizabeth Port$2,800$1,01736
Keighry Head$2,800$950104
Peterstown$2,800$1,10063
Union Square$2,800$1,10077
Bergen Point$3,700$1,450109
Centreville$3,750$1,450176
Constable Hook$3,750$1,450241
Pamrapo$4,000$1,450146

Cheapest Available Elizabeth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elizabeth, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood priced from $1,229. Sheridan Gardens in the Westminster neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elizabeth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,229
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
LidgerwoodA11BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elizabeth area is the $0.24 price per square foot 55 Schley St Model at 55 Schley St in the in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Elizabeth apartment is the 556 Bond St Model at 556 Bond St, Unit Bond street starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Elizabeth Port 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.
55 Schley St55 Schley St3BR,2BA$0.24
556 Bond St, Unit Bond street556 Bond St3BR,1BA$0.19
93 Osborne Ter93 Osborne Ter4BR,2BA$1.68
523 Lidgerwood Ave, Unit Elmora523 Lidgerwood Ave3BR,2BA$1.67
208 Vine St, Unit 1 Floor208 Vine St3BR,2BA$1.65
176 Weequahic Ave176 Weequahic Ave2BR,2BA$1.76
216 Amity St, Unit 2216 Amity St3BR,2BA$1.71
226 Bond St, Unit APT 1226 Bond St3BR,2BA$1.71
Imperial House2BD Apartment2BR,1BA$1.83
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elizabeth

What type of rentals are currently available in Elizabeth?

There are currently 1884 Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ with pricing that ranges from $900 to $31,976. There are also 181 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elizabeth ranging from $1,100 to $8,000.

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 $1,100 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,639.

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 $3,709, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,897.

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