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Matawan, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Matawan, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

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
Cheesequake$3,300$1,8505
Brownville$4,700$1,85019
Lakeridge$5,200$1,85010

Cheapest Available Matawan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Matawan, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkview at Madison in the Cheesequake neighborhood priced from $1,495. Geick Park Residency in the Cheesequake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Matawan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview at Madison3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Geick Park ResidencyUnit B2BR,2BA$1,825
Ken Gardens1 Bedroom Holly1BR,1BA$1,849
Keyport Harbor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,900
Barrington GardensFull Upgrade One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Matawan, NJ

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Matawan 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 Matawan apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/Den Model at Beacon Hill starting at $3,250 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Brownville 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.
Old Bridge Town Center2 BD2BR,2BA$2.03
Beacon Hill2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/Den2BR,2BA$2.55
Geick Park ResidencyUnit A1BR,2BA$1.72
Key Grove FarmsSpacious 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.60
Heritage Square at Aberdeen1 Bed Corner unit1BR,1BA$2.46
Sutton Pointe ApartmentsSemi Upgrade Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.61
Matawan Town Center1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Barrington GardensFull Upgrade One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
Tree HavenTree Haven III1BR,1BA$2.56
Ken Gardens1 Bedroom Holly1BR,1BA$2.47

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Kathleen4+ 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 Matawan

What type of rentals are currently available in Matawan?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Matawan, NJ with pricing that ranges from $657 to $6,166. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Matawan ranging from $1,850 to $5,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Matawan ranges from $1,850 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,735.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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