
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manalapan, NJ from $600 (36 Rentals)
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The Place at Marlboro

The Continental at Freehold

Wemrock Senior Living (55+)

Maher Manor Senior Living

Brentwood Gardens

The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods)

55+ Heritage Village at Elton Corner

Heritage Village at Manalapan, 55+ Community
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Village East

Windsor Regency

Glenwood Apartments

Stratford Apartments

Madison Arms

Monmouth Village

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The Enclave 55+
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Lofts at Helmetta

Claridge Court Apartments

AmericanSide Apartments

Camelot at Marlboro

The Park at Freehold

Lofts at Monroe Parke

Waterside Villas

Valor Pointe

8 Monmouth Ave
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363 Sunshine Ct

84 Amberly Dr

Arbors at Raintree

Royal Pines (55+)

75 Stonehurst Blvd

93 Arrowood Rd

115 Amberly Dr

11 Pine Cluster Cir

142 Cross Slope Ct
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manalapan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manalapan Studio Apartments | $1,976 | $1,500 | $2,330 |
| Manalapan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,270 | $657 | $2,884 |
| Manalapan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $803 | $4,012 |
| Manalapan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,932 | $925 | $4,390 |
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Cheapest Available Manalapan Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Manalapan, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Maher Manor Senior Living in the Browntown neighborhood priced from $1,299. The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods) in the Turnpike East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,418. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manalapan apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maher Manor Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,418 |
| 55+ Heritage Village at Elton Corner | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,424 |
| Heritage Village at Manalapan, 55+ Community | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,443 |
| Windsor Regency | 3.5 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Glenwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Stratford Apartments | 1 Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Post and Coach Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 750 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,910 |
| The Enclave 55+ | Residence A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,920 |
| AmericanSide Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manalapan, NJ and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manalapan area is the $2.03 price per square foot 2 BD Model at Old Bridge Town Center in the in the Browntown neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Manalapan apartment is the Cypress I Model at Woodhaven Commons starting at $2,900 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Browntown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manalapan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bridge Town Center | 2 BD | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Woodhaven Commons | Cypress I | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Stamford Square | Model D | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Lofts at Helmetta | Ambassador I | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Village East | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| Stratford Apartments | 1 Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| 55+ Heritage Village at Elton Corner | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Heritage Village at Manalapan, 55+ Community | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Maher Manor Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manalapan Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Manalapan?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Manalapan is at Glenwood Apartments listed at $1,600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Manalapan Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manalapan Apartment is $1,299 at Maher Manor Senior Living.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Manalapan Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Manalapan is starting from $1,418 at The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods).
What is the most affordable Manalapan Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Manalapan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at AmericanSide Apartments and starts from $2,849.
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