Cheap Homes for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ from $800 (44 Rentals)

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property at 1023 Voorhees St

$950 - $1,100

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1023 Voorhees St

HillsideNJ07205
property at 152 Mapes Ave

$1,400

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152 Mapes Ave, Unit 3

152 Mapes Ave
NewarkNJ07112

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property at 195 Lehigh Ave

$1,500

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195 Lehigh Ave

NewarkNJ07112
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

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property at 557 S Broad St

$1,774

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557 S Broad St, Unit C2

557 S Broad St
ElizabethNJ07202
property at 450 3rd Ave

$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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450 3rd Ave

ElizabethNJ07206

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property at 196 W 52nd St

$1,800

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196 W 52nd St

BayonneNJ07002
property at 126 W 19th St

$1,800

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126 W 19th St

BayonneNJ07002
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Elizabeth, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elizabeth, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Elizabeth, NJ area range in price from $850 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $2,514. The three Elizabeth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Elizabeth Port at $2,100, Keighry Head at $2,368, and Union Square at $2,370. 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$2,100$1,01738
Keighry Head$2,368$85092
Union Square$2,370$1,20082
Downtown Elizabeth$2,375$1,52049
Peterstown$2,420$1,20070
Centreville$2,473$1,300189
Bergen Point$2,500$1,300118
Pamrapo$2,641$900206
Constable Hook$2,648$1,300280

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. Heritage Estates in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. 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
Heritage EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Linden Arms, LLCStudio - LargeStudio,1BA$1,490
LidgerwoodA11BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elizabeth area is the $0.51 price per square foot 326 Field Pl Model at 326 Field Pl, Unit #2L in the in the Livingston neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Elizabeth apartment is the 1482 Hiawatha Ave Model at 1482 Hiawatha Ave, Unit 2ND FLOOR starting at $3,600 with a $2.14 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.
326 Field Pl, Unit #2L326 Field Pl3BR,1BA$0.51
1482 Hiawatha Ave, Unit 2ND FLOOR1482 Hiawatha Ave4BR,2BA$2.14
149 Avenue E, Unit 149 #2149 Avenue E3BR,2BA$2.08
30 E 36th St, Unit #230 E 36th St3BR,1BA$2.08
318 W Runyon St, Unit 3318 W Runyon St4BR,2BA$2.16
280 Morris Ave, Unit 2280 Morris Ave4BR,1BA$1.98
117 Schley St, Unit # 2117 Schley St3BR,1BA$2.14
Imperial House1 BD Apartment1BR,1BA$2.16
516 E Jersey St, Unit 3516 E Jersey St2BR,1BA$2.00
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

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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 1903 Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ with pricing that ranges from $850 to $24,688. There are also 204 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elizabeth ranging from $800 to $6,000.

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 $800 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,557.

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 $3,890, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,897.

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