Cheap Apartments for Rent in South River, NJ from $1,400 (36 Rentals)

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Willett Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willett Gardens

50 Willett AveSouth River, NJ 08882
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Deer Creek Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Creek Village

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

Leonardine Gardens

110 Leonardine AveSouth River, NJ 08882
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Royal Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Gardens

85 Tices LnEast Brunswick, NJ 08816
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property at 1203 Jesse Way
$2,100
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1203 Jesse Way

PiscatawayNJ08854
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property at 95 Main St
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400
Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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95 Main St

SayrevilleNJ08872

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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. Sherwood Court Apartments in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,710. 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
Sherwood Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,710
Taylor GardensA11BR,1BA$1,795
Village Green LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated/ WD/ DW1BR,1BA$1,875
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,974
Camelot at TownelakeApollo1BR,1BA$2,100
Gardens At RaritanJUNIOR FLAT2BR,1BA$2,195
Vermella East BrunswickS1Studio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River, NJ

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South River area is the $2.08 price per square foot 160 Main St Model at 160 Main St, Unit 4 in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value South River apartment is the 9 David St Model at 9 David St, Unit Apt 3 starting at $2,960 with a $2.96 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.
160 Main St, Unit 4160 Main St3BR,2.5BA$2.08
9 David St, Unit Apt 39 David St4BR,1BA$2.96
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel B - section 12BR,1BA$2.03
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
The Edge at Raritan HeightsA061BR,1BA$2.90
56 Willett Ave, Unit 6B56 Willett AveStudio ,1BA$1.99
54 Willett Ave, Unit 13A54 Willett Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
Village Green LivingOne Bedroom Deluxe W/ Washer & Dryer1BR,1BA$2.53
Taylor GardensA11BR,1BA$2.76
Sherwood Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South River Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South River?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South River is at Vermella East Brunswick listed at $2,250.

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 $2,020 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 Legacy Place and starts from $4,345.

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