Cheap Apartments for Rent in South River, NJ from $1,200 (27 Rentals)

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Deer Creek Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Creek Village

1 Riverview DrSouth River, NJ 08882
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Willett Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willett Gardens

50 Willett AveSouth River, NJ 08882
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property at 250 Main St

250 Main St

SpotswoodNJ08884
property at 1 Lake Ave

1 Lake Ave

East BrunswickNJ08816
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South River, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South River, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Winding Wood Apartments in the Southwood neighborhood priced from $1,605. Village Green Living in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South River apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$1,605
Village Green LivingOne Bedroom Deluxe - Renovated w/ W&D1BR,1BA$1,875
Gardens At RaritanBRUNSWICK1BR,1BA$1,890
Sherwood Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,975
Kensington Place1C1BR,1BA$2,148
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE MANOR (RENOVATED)3BR,2BA$2,242
The RayeS4Studio,1BA$2,525
The Edge at Raritan HeightsB032BR,2BA$3,198
Legacy Place$2.64/sq.ft. - Residence A-B112BR,2BA$3,640

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River, NJ

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the South River area is the $2.62 price per square foot $2.64/sq.ft. - Residence A-B11 Model at Legacy Place in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $3,640. The second greatest value South River apartment is the THE MANOR (RENOVATED) Model at Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes starting at $2,242 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy Place$2.64/sq.ft. - Residence A-B112BR,2BA$2.62
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE MANOR (RENOVATED)3BR,2BA$1.85
The Edge at Raritan HeightsB032BR,2BA$2.65
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$2.01
Kensington Place1B1BR,1BA$2.98
Village Green LivingOne Bedroom Deluxe - Renovated w/ W&D1BR,1BA$2.50
The RayeS4Studio ,1BA$3.83
Sherwood Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.34
Gardens At RaritanJUNIOR ONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$3.58

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69 / 100

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55 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South River Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South River Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South River Apartment is $1,605 at Winding Wood Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South River is starting from $1,970 at Winding Wood Apartments.

What is the most affordable South River Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes and starts from $2,242.

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