Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roselle, NJ from $850 (94 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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20 Lincoln Ave W, Unit FL 3
$1,675
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$1,675
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

20 Lincoln Ave W, Unit FL 3

20 Lincoln Ave WCranford, NJ 07016
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1101 Forest Dr
$1,800
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$1,800
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Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

1101 Forest Dr

1101 Forest DrLinden, NJ 07036
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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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47 Watson Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

47 Watson Ave

47 Watson AveElizabeth, NJ 07202
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336 E Westfield Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

336 E Westfield Ave

336-338 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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300 E Westfield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 E Westfield Ave

300 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Roselle, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roselle, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Roselle, NJ area range in price from $800 to $3,900 with an overall median price of $2,750. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Roselle Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Elmora$2,750$80010

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. Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community in the Livingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roselle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior CommunitySG-11BR,1BA$1,525
Linden Arms, LLCStudio - Efficiency KitchenStudio,1BA$1,550
Edgar GardensEdgar Gardens ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,595
Sunrise Village Apartments!StudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roselle, NJ

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roselle area is the $1.98 price per square foot 280 Morris Ave Model at 280 Morris Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Roselle apartment is the 34 North Ave W Model at 34 North Ave W, Unit 2R starting at $2,800 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Wychwood 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.
280 Morris Ave, Unit 2280 Morris Ave4BR,1BA$1.98
34 North Ave W, Unit 2R34 North Ave W3BR,1BA$2.33
226 Gordon St, Unit 2226 Gordon St3BR,1BA$2.27
Astoria ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
1401 Lincoln St, Unit 11401 Lincoln St3BR,1BA$2.35
445 Fern Pl, Unit Bsmt445 Fern Pl1BR,1BA$1.61
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$2.20
Chilton Hall ApartmentsChilton Hall-1 BR 135-C11BR,1BA$2.39
Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior CommunitySG-11BR,1BA$2.18
49 W Main St49 W Main StStudio ,1BA$2.45

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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 $1,525 at Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community.

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 Lidgerwood.

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