Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Rahway Neighborhood of Rahway, NJ from $2,100 (5 Rentals)

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Hamilton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Park Terrace Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rahway, NJ

As of July 13, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
499 W Grand Ave, Unit #1499 W Grand Ave3BR,2BA$0.50
River Place At Rahway2 Bedroom C2BR,2BA$2.39
Waters Edge At Rahway2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.78
Meridia Brownstones1B11BR,1BA$3.29
Grand MeridiaFLOORPLAN B w/ DEN 1 Month Free1BR,1BA$2.69
Meridia Lafayette VillageC31BR,1BA$2.85
155 W Main St, Unit 3155 W Main St2BR,1BA$3.11
Park Terrace Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.25
Hamilton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.57
49 W Main St49 W Main StStudio ,1BA$2.45

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Rahway

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Rahway?

There are currently 100 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rahway, NJ with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,800. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Rahway ranging from $2,150 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Rahway?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Rahway ranges from $2,150 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,937.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.