
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rahway Neighborhood of Rahway, NJ from $700 (35 Rentals)
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49 W Main St

Riverside Apartments

Hamilton Apartments

Park Terrace Senior Living

Grand Meridia

1946 Barnett St

Meridia Lafayette Village
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The Mint

1 US-1, Unit 1203

155 W Main St, Unit 3

155 W Main St, Unit 3

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155 W Main St, Unit 3

River Place At Rahway

Meridia Brownstones

REVA Rahway
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Park Square Apartments

1299 Kline Pl

1184 Fulton St

1755 Winfield St

Heritage Village at Rosegate, 55+ Community

Shami Apartments

Rahway Plaza Apartments

Rahway Arts Apartments
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190 Milton Ave

Skyview Apartments at Carriage City Plaza

JS Rahway Apartments

1300 Fulton St

Seminary Apartments

The Gramercy of Rahway

Brookside Court At Rahway

Waters Edge At Rahway
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1727 Park St

461 Harrison St

65 W Stearns St
Downtown Rahway, Rahway, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Rahway?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Rahway Studio Apartments | $2,043 | $1,150 | $2,326 |
| Downtown Rahway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $1,795 | $2,695 |
| Downtown Rahway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $2,100 | $3,650 |
| Downtown Rahway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $750 | $3,800 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Rahway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rahway area of Rahway, NJ is a Studio unit found at Riverside Apartments priced from $1,750. Hamilton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rahway apartments for rent in Rahway, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Hamilton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Park Terrace Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,935 |
| Waters Edge At Rahway | 1 Bedroom Den | 1BR,1BA | $2,009 |
| Grand Meridia | FLOORPLAN B w/ DEN 1 Month Free | 1BR,1BA | $2,085 |
| Meridia Lafayette Village | C3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,115 |
| Meridia Brownstones | 1C3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rahway, NJ
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rahway area is the $0.50 price per square foot 499 W Grand Ave Model at 499 W Grand Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Downtown Rahway apartment is the 2 Bedroom C Model at River Place At Rahway starting at $2,739 with a $2.39 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 499 W Grand Ave, Unit #1 | 499 W Grand Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.50 |
| River Place At Rahway | 2 Bedroom C | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Waters Edge At Rahway | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Meridia Brownstones | 1B1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Grand Meridia | FLOORPLAN B w/ DEN 1 Month Free | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Meridia Lafayette Village | C3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 155 W Main St, Unit 3 | 155 W Main St | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| Park Terrace Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| Hamilton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| 49 W Main St | 49 W Main St | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rahway Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rahway Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rahway Apartment is $1,795 at Hamilton 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 $2,275 at Park Terrace Senior Living.
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