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Port Reading, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Port Reading Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 $1,631. Carteret Gardens in the Rossville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. 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$1,631
Carteret Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
Cloverleaf GardensThe Avenel1BR,1BA$1,735
Convery Gardens1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,770
29 Washington Ave29wstStudio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Reading, NJ and Nearby

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Port Reading area is the $2.54 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Goldengate Model at Harbortown Terrace in the in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood starting from $4,220. The second greatest value Port Reading apartment is the 67 Edgar St Model at 67 Edgar St, Unit 1 starting at $3,000 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Arden Heights 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.
Harbortown Terrace3 Bedroom Goldengate3BR,3.5BA$2.54
67 Edgar St, Unit 167 Edgar St3BR,1BA$2.31
The Botanic2E2BR,2BA$2.43
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom C2BR,2BA$2.36
Kings GardensTwo Bedroom-One Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
The Boulevard2BR22BR,2BA$2.40
Forest ViewThe Pine I2BR,2BA$2.43
North Hills Apartments, LLC2 Bedroom/1 Bath - 3 Balconies2BR,1BA$2.45
Gateway at CarteretAshlar (A1)1BR,1BA$2.54
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in Port Reading?

There are currently 239 Apartments for Rent in Port Reading, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $6,453. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Port Reading ranging from $1,700 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Port Reading?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Port Reading ranges from $1,700 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,474.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Port Reading?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Port Reading range from $1,900 to $4,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,560.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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