Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rahway Neighborhood of Rahway, NJ from $776 (29 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Riverside Apartments priced from $1,750. Park Terrace Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,935. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rahway apartments for rent in Rahway, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Park Terrace Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,935
Waters Edge At Rahway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,049
Meridia Lafayette VillageC11BR,1BA$2,160
The Mint0FStudio,1BA$2,332
Meridia Brownstones1C61BR,1BA$2,400
Grand MeridiaFLOOR PLAN M /Den2BR,2BA$2,550
Park Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rahway, NJ

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rahway area is the $2.08 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Park Square Apartments in the in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value Downtown Rahway apartment is the FLOOR PLAN M /Den Model at Grand Meridia starting at $2,550 with a $2.61 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.
Park Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.08
Grand MeridiaFLOOR PLAN M /Den2BR,2BA$2.61
Meridia Lafayette VillageA72BR,1BA$3.06
Meridia Brownstones1C61BR,1BA$3.18
Waters Edge At Rahway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Park Terrace Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.25
The Mint0FStudio ,1BA$4.19
49 W Main St49 W Main StStudio ,1BA$2.45
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.32

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Downtown Rahway, Rahway, NJ

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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 $1,750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rahway Apartment is $1,935 at Park Terrace Senior Living.

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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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.