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Roselle, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roselle, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2026

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$3,500$1,6009

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
Edgar GardensEdgar Gardens ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,595
Watson ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,618

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roselle, NJ

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roselle area is the $1.80 price per square foot 519 Jackson Ave Model at 519 Jackson Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Roselle apartment is the 216 Amity St Model at 216 Amity St, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Elizabeth Port 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.
519 Jackson Ave, Unit #2519 Jackson Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
216 Amity St, Unit 2216 Amity St3BR,2BA$1.71
143 Bellevue St, Unit 1143 Bellevue St3BR,2BA$2.08
38 North Ave E, Unit 138 North Ave E3BR,1BA$2.08
34 North Ave W, Unit 2R34 North Ave W3BR,1BA$2.33
24 Springfield AveLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
2220 E Edgar Rd, Unit #2 FL2220 E Edgar Rd2BR,1BA$1.95
209-219 Broad St2A2BR,1BA$2.09
The Rahway Collection1 Bedroom Renovated W/D1BR,1BA$2.23
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roselle

What type of rentals are currently available in Roselle?

There are currently 877 Apartments for Rent in Roselle, NJ with pricing that ranges from $899 to $31,039. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roselle ranging from $1,400 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Roselle?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Roselle ranges from $1,400 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,005.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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