Cheap Apartments for Rent in Raritan, NJ from $1,400 (15 Rentals)
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Crossings Raritan
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41 Gaston Ave, Unit Apartment B

Dorchester House

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20 E Spring St, Unit Upstairs

136 Old York Rd

South Bridge Gardens

The Cobalt
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Bridgewater Court

156 S 7th Ave

710 W Camplain Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Raritan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Raritan Studio Apartments | $2,131 | $1,710 | $2,310 |
Cheap Raritan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $1,475 | $5,324 |
Cheap Raritan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,056 | $1,711 | $6,400 |
Cheap Raritan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,422 | $4,345 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Raritan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Raritan, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Dorchester House in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,578. Namotur Apartment Homes in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,710. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Raritan apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dorchester House | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,578 |
Namotur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
South Bridge Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Bridgewater Court | A1bridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,960 |
Lexington Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Raritan, NJ
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Raritan area is the $2.17 price per square foot $2.20/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Model at Stone Bridge at Raritan in the starting from $2,855. The second greatest value Raritan apartment is the The Aquarius Model at Somerville Parc starting at $2,750 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Raritan apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stone Bridge at Raritan | $2.20/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
Somerville Parc | The Aquarius | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
South Bridge Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
The Warehouse | Limited Time one year free of storage*| Expires... | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
The Davenport | Unit A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
The Lena | 1B1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
The Edge at Main | A1A-W | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
Crossings Raritan | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
20 E Spring St, Unit Upstairs | 20 E Spring St | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Namotur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.85 |
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Getting Around Raritan, NJ
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Raritan Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Raritan Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Raritan Apartment is $1,578 at Dorchester House.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Raritan Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Raritan is starting from $2,316 at Brookside.
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