Cheap Apartments for Rent in Port Reading, NJ from $700 (59 Rentals)

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Wheeler Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheeler Apartments

54 Wheeler AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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Greens at Avenel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greens at Avenel

1450 Rahway AveWoodbridge Township, NJ 07001
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Barron's Gate
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barron's Gate

609 Duke DrWoodbridge, NJ 07095
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77 Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Brook St

77 Brook StWoodbridge, NJ 07095
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88 Roosevelt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

88 Roosevelt

88 Roosevelt AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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Lexington of Carteret
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington of Carteret

180-182 Roosevelt AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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Essex Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Apartments

72-78 Essex StCarteret, NJ 07008
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$1,900

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52 St Ann St

CarteretNJ07008
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Two Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Two Oaks

475 Avenel StWoodbridge, NJ 07001
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Lexington at Carteret
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington at Carteret

180 Roosevelt AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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Port Reading, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Port Reading Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Port Reading, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community) in the Westbury neighborhood priced from $1,531. Convery Gardens in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Port Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,531
Convery Gardens1 Bedroom B - Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,670
Woodbridge Village1 Bedroom Tenant gets Gas Credit1BR,1BA$1,685
Cloverleaf GardensThe Avenel1BR,1BA$1,735
Woodbine Living1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,799
North Hills Apartments, LLC1 Bedroom/1 Bath - 2 Balconies1BR,1BA$1,830
Colonia Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,850
Carteret Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,870
Gateway at CarteretGramercy- 88 Roosevelt1BR,1BA$1,895
Woodbridge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Reading, NJ

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Port Reading area is the $2.00 price per square foot 120 E Hill Rd Model at 120 E Hill Rd, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Metropark neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Port Reading apartment is the 2 Bedroom B1 with Den Model at Fox Hill Run starting at $2,925 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Port Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
120 E Hill Rd, Unit 1st Floor120 E Hill Rd3BR,2BA$2.00
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom B1 with Den2BR,2.5BA$2.43
29 Washington Ave29w2b2r2BR,2BA$2.52
Kings GardensTwo Bedroom-One Bath2BR,1BA$2.57
77 Heald St, Unit 177 Heald St2BR,1BA$2.05
METRO WOODBRIDGE, LLCMetro Woodbridge - Your key to living in style!2BR,2BA$2.62
Forest ViewThe Pine I2BR,2BA$2.49
Woodbine Living1 Bedroom - Renovated WD1BR,1BA$2.35
Gateway at CarteretGramercy- 101 Roosevelt1BR,1BA$2.43
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Port Reading Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Port Reading?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Port Reading is at The Arthur listed at $1,900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Port Reading Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Port Reading Apartment is $1,531 at Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community).

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Port Reading is starting from $2,075 at Convery Gardens.

What is the most affordable Port Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Port Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbortown Terrace and starts from $2,935.

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