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520 Cliffwood Ave, Unit E-1

520 Cliffwood Ave
MatawanNJ07747

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Tree Haven
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tree Haven

33 Aberdeen RdMatawan, NJ 07747
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Chestnut Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Court

200-201 Middlesex RdMatawan, NJ 07747
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Matawan Town Center
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Matawan Town Center

126 Main StMatawan, NJ 07747
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Matawan, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Matawan, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Matawan, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Matawan Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brownville$3,697$65737
Cheesequake$3,697$73518
Lakeridge$3,697$73520

Cheapest Available Matawan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Matawan, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Parkview at Madison in the Cheesequake neighborhood priced from $1,420. Balmoral Arms in the Crestview Cove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Matawan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview at Madison4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,420
Balmoral Arms1 BR KITCHEN1BR,1BA$1,780
Ken Gardens1 Bedroom Oak1BR,1BA$1,799
Two Rivers at Matawan1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,925
Keyport Harbor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,995
Prospect PointTWO BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2,040
Tree HavenTree Haven I1BR,1BA$2,050
Camelot at MarlboroCamelot East - Bailey1BR,1BA$2,099
Strathmore Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,120
Chestnut Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,209

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Matawan, NJ

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Matawan area is the $2.39 price per square foot BAY Model at The Franklin at Marlboro in the in the Brownville neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Matawan apartment is the Layout H Model at The Link at Aberdeen Station starting at $2,920 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Crestview Cove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Matawan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Franklin at MarlboroBAY2BR,2BA$2.39
The Link at Aberdeen StationLayout H2BR,2BA$2.69
The Apartments at Aberdeen StationB32BR,2BA$2.63
Heritage Square at Aberdeen1 Bed Corner unit1BR,1BA$2.52
Sutton Pointe ApartmentsSemi Upgrade Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.67
Tree HavenTree Haven I2BR,1BA$2.75
Parkview at Madison4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Chestnut Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
Camelot at MarlboroCamelot East - Bailey1BR,1BA$2.64
Ken Gardens1 Bedroom Holly1BR,1BA$2.47

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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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Kathleen • 4+ years in Matawan

February 25, 2025

I was born in matawan nj 07447 in my grandparents home on broad street and grew up on main street. Robert Dennis tommarazzo is my grandparents son and Ruth Ann is my mother Robert's sister. I would like to move to Monmouth area. With my children and boyfriend of many years. Thank you. Kathleen Marie cafiero 551 3757799 Cafierokathleen62@gmail.com

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Matawan Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Matawan Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Matawan Apartment is $1,780 at Balmoral Arms.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Matawan Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Matawan is starting from $1,420 at Parkview at Madison.

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