
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rahway Neighborhood of Rahway, NJ from $700 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Rahway area of Rahway.


Hamilton Apartments

Riverside Apartments

Park Terrace Senior Living

The Mint

Waters Edge At Rahway

REVA Rahway
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Meridia Lafayette Village

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155 W Main St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Grand Meridia

River Place At Rahway

Park Square Apartments

1946 Barnett St

Meridia Brownstones
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519 Jackson Ave, Unit #2, Unit #2

Heritage Village at Rosegate, 55+ Community

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190 Milton Ave

Rahway Plaza Apartments

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Skyview Apartments at Carriage City Plaza

1300 Fulton St

Seminary Apartments

The Gramercy of Rahway

Brookside Court At Rahway

1 Carriage City Plz

15 W Emerson Ave
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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 | $1,952 | $1,150 | $2,125 |
| Downtown Rahway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,885 | $2,800 |
| Downtown Rahway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $2,195 | $3,169 |
| Downtown Rahway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,024 | $2,700 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Hamilton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,836 |
| Riverside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Park Terrace Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
| Waters Edge At Rahway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,049 |
| REVA Rahway | Residence S-02 | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Meridia Lafayette Village | C8 | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Grand Meridia | FLOORPLAN C / DEN One Month Free/13 | 1BR,2BA | $2,200 |
| The Mint | 1H | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 519 Jackson Ave, Unit #2 | 519 Jackson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Metro Rahway | D1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Park Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 178 Linden Ave, Unit 1 | 178 Linden Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Meridia Brownstones | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Grand Meridia | FLOORPLAN F/ DEN | 1BR,2BA | $2.70 |
| River Place At Rahway | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Rahway Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| 155 W Main St, Unit 2 | 155 W Main St | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Waters Edge At Rahway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
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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.
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