Cheap Apartments for Rent in Raritan, NJ from $1,400 (15 Rentals)

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Heather Hill Apartments

245-251 Mountain AveSomerville, NJ 08876
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dorchester HouseStudio1BR,1BA$1,578
Namotur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,710
South Bridge Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Bridgewater CourtA1bridge1BR,1BA$1,960
Lexington Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stone Bridge at Raritan$2.20/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den2BR,2BA$2.17
Somerville ParcThe Aquarius2BR,2BA$2.59
South Bridge Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
The WarehouseLimited Time one year free of storage*| Expires...2BR,1BA$2.79
The DavenportUnit A-31BR,1BA$2.77
The Lena1B11BR,1BA$3.22
The Edge at MainA1A-W1BR,1BA$3.29
Crossings RaritanA101BR,1BA$3.10
20 E Spring St, Unit Upstairs20 E Spring St1BR,1BA$2.57
Namotur Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,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

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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