Cheap Apartments for Rent in Raritan, NJ from $1,608 (44 Rentals)

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property at 25 Division St
$1,895

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Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
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25 Division St, Unit 2

25 Division St
SomervilleNJ08876

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26 Division St, Unit 3
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26 Division St, Unit 3

26 Division StSomerville, NJ 08876

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property at 245 Marcia Way
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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245 Marcia Way, Unit Marcia Way

245 Marcia Way
BridgewaterNJ08807
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Heather Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hill Apartments

245-251 Mountain AveSomerville, NJ 08876
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Six North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Six North

6 N Doughty AveSomerville, NJ 08876

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17 Division St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

17 Division St

17 Division StSomerville, NJ 08876
property at 18 Deanna Dr
$2,500
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18 Deanna Dr

Hillsborough TownshipNJ08844

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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 Brookside in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,608. South Bridge Gardens in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Raritan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BrooksideSpringfield Classic1BR, 1BA$1,608
South Bridge Gardens1 Bed - $1850 - $19501BR, 1BA$1,850
Dorchester House1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,880
Namotur Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,000
Lexington Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR, 1BA$2,000
Crossings RaritanAD251BR, 1BA$2,123
The WarehouseRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2,195
Village at BridgewaterThe Hickory1BR, 1BA$2,235
Somerville GardensR - W/D 1x11BR, 1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Raritan, NJ

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Raritan area is the $2.20 price per square foot $2.20/sq.ft. - Townhouse with Deck Model at Stone Bridge at Raritan starting from $4,395. The second greatest value Raritan apartment is the 43 1st Ave Model at 43 1st Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $2.29 price per square foot. 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. - Townhouse with Deck3BR, 2.5BA$2.20
43 1st Ave, Unit 143 1st Ave2BR, 1.5BA$2.29
The Cobalt Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.43
93 S Bridge St3 Bed 1 Bath3BR, 1BA$2.50
Raritan RiversideOne Bedroom1BR, 1.5BA$2.70
Fairway 28A21BR, 1BA$2.56
South Bridge Gardens2 Bed - $2295 - $24002BR, 1BA$2.42
Village at BridgewaterThe Hickory1BR, 1BA$2.76
Dorchester House1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.47
Namotur Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.67

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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 $1,608 at Brookside.

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 $1,942 at Brookside.

What is the most affordable Raritan Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Raritan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 93 S Bridge St and starts from $2,500.

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