Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roselle, NJ from $700 (114 Rentals)

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Amsterdam Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Amsterdam Gardens

309 Amsterdam AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Rainbow Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rainbow Gardens

221-224 W 1st AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Sheridan Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sheridan Gardens

533 E 2nd AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Michael's Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Michael's Manor

147 E 5th AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Carlyle
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlyle

154 W 2nd AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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property at 519 Chestnut St

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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519 Chestnut St

RoselleNJ07203

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property at 30 E Henry St

$1,850

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$1,850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 E Henry St, Unit 3

30 E Henry St
LindenNJ07036

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Roselle, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roselle, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Roselle, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Roselle Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Elmora$4,150$1,30034

Cheapest Available Roselle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Roselle, NJ is a Studio unit found at Wood Arms Apartments priced from $1,450. Lidgerwood in the Peterstown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roselle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
LidgerwoodA11BR,1BA$1,500
Harwood Homes$2.40/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Watson ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,618
Edgar GardensEdgar Gardens ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roselle, NJ

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roselle area is the $1.67 price per square foot 523 Lidgerwood Ave Model at 523 Lidgerwood Ave, Unit Elmora in the in the Peterstown neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Roselle apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at 435 Morris Ave starting at $2,250 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Westminster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roselle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
523 Lidgerwood Ave, Unit Elmora523 Lidgerwood Ave3BR,2BA$1.67
435 Morris Ave2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.32
208 Vine St, Unit 1 Floor208 Vine St3BR,2BA$1.65
407 E Price St, Unit 2407 E Price St3BR,1BA$1.84
234 Palmer St, Unit 2234 Palmer St3BR,2BA$2.08
34 North Ave W, Unit 2R34 North Ave W3BR,1BA$2.33
The Metropolitan2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.30
202 S Stiles St, Unit 202 s stiles apt 1L202 S Stiles St2BR,1BA$2.20
209-219 Broad St2A2BR,1BA$2.09
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roselle Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Roselle?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Roselle is at Wood Arms Apartments listed at $1,450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Roselle Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Roselle Apartment is $1,500 at Lidgerwood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Roselle Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Roselle is starting from $1,800 at 331 Elmora Avenue.

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