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Lyons, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lyons Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lyons, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,724. The Gateway at Dunellen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lyons apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BrooksideCambridge Classic1BR,1BA$1,724
The Gateway at Dunellen0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,740
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyons, NJ and Nearby

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lyons area is the $1.88 price per square foot Durham Model at Queens Gate in the starting from $3,182. The second greatest value Lyons apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Bedminster Crossing starting at $3,500 with a $2.68 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lyons apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Queens GateDurham2BR,2BA$1.88
Bedminster Crossing2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$2.68
The Diamond at Warren2 Bedroom & 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.62
The Windsor2 bed2BR,2BA$2.62
Bridgewater Square, One Month Free!Princeton2BR,2BA$2.25
Liberty Village at Warren2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
Mount Pleasant Villas2 Bedroom Sunny Slope2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Cypress Gardens$1.99/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Park Brook Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 Lyons

What type of rentals are currently available in Lyons?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Lyons, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,570 to $8,050. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lyons ranging from $1,750 to $15,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lyons ranges from $1,750 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,315.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.