Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rahway Neighborhood of Rahway, NJ from $700 (29 Rentals)

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property at 1946 Barnett St

$2,450 - $2,650

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1946 Barnett St

RahwayNJ07065

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Shami Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shami Apartments

400-402 Hamilton StRahway, NJ 07065
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Rahway Arts Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rahway Arts Apartments

1636 Irving StRahway, NJ 07065
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190 Milton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

190 Milton Ave

190 Milton AveRahway, NJ 07065
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JS Rahway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

JS Rahway Apartments

1886 Bond StRahway, NJ 07065
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1300 Fulton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1300 Fulton St

1300 Fulton StRahway, NJ 07065
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Seminary Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seminary Apartments

337 Seminary AveRahway, NJ 07065
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The Gramercy of Rahway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gramercy of Rahway

44 E Cherry StRahway, NJ 07065
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Downtown Rahway, Rahway, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Rahway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rahway area of Rahway, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Rahway Plaza Apartments priced from $1,675. Hamilton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,836. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rahway apartments for rent in Rahway, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rahway Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
Hamilton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,836
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Park Terrace Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,885
Waters Edge At Rahway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,049
REVA RahwayResidence S-02Studio,1BA$2,095
Meridia Lafayette VillageC81BR,1BA$2,195
Grand MeridiaFLOORPLAN C / DEN One Month Free/131BR,2BA$2,200
The Mint1H1BR,1BA$2,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rahway, NJ

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rahway area is the $1.80 price per square foot 519 Jackson Ave Model at 519 Jackson Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Downtown Rahway apartment is the D1 Model at Metro Rahway starting at $2,995 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Rahway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
519 Jackson Ave, Unit #2519 Jackson Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
Metro RahwayD12BR,2BA$2.19
Park Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
178 Linden Ave, Unit 1178 Linden Ave3BR,1BA$2.80
Meridia Brownstones2A2BR,1BA$2.80
Grand MeridiaFLOORPLAN F/ DEN1BR,2BA$2.70
River Place At Rahway1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.68
Rahway Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
155 W Main St, Unit 2155 W Main St2BR,1BA$2.93
Waters Edge At Rahway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77

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Downtown Rahway, Rahway, NJ

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Rahway, Rahway, and the greater Rahway area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rahway Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Rahway?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Rahway is at Riverside Apartments listed at $1,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rahway Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rahway Apartment is $1,675 at Rahway Plaza Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rahway is starting from $2,195 at Park Terrace Senior Living.

Expert Rental Resources

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