Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carteret, NJ from $700 (11 Rentals)

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JS Rahway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

JS Rahway Apartments

1886 Bond StRahway, NJ 07065
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Rahway Arts Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rahway Arts Apartments

1636 Irving StRahway, NJ 07065
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Greens at Avenel
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greens at Avenel

1450 Rahway AveAvenel, NJ 07001
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Barron's Gate
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barron's Gate

609 Duke DrWoodbridge, NJ 07095

Carteret, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carteret Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carteret, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community) in the Westbury neighborhood priced from $1,014. Bridgeton Apartments in the Woodbridge Proper 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 Carteret apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,014
Bridgeton Apartments1 Bedroom- Available 07/01/251BR,1BA$1,875
Woodbridge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,950
Meridia Lifestyles1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,020
Gateway at CarteretGramercy- 88 Roosevelt1BR,1BA$2,041

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carteret, NJ

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carteret area is the $0.36 price per square foot 123 Liberty St Model at 123 Liberty St, Unit 2 in the starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Carteret apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Boulevard East starting at $2,500 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carteret apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
123 Liberty St, Unit 2123 Liberty St2BR,1BA$0.36
Boulevard East2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.77
Park Square Apartments1 Bedroom & Den1BR,1BA$2.44
The Botanic2H2BR,2BA$2.71
1700 S Stiles St, Unit B-2061700 S Stiles St2BR,1BA$2.53
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Meridia Lafayette Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.75
Gateway at CarteretGramercy- 88 Roosevelt1BR,1BA$2.62
Bridgeton Apartments1 Bedroom- Available 07/01/251BR,1BA$2.50
49 W Main St49 W Main StStudio ,1BA$2.23

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Getting Around Carteret, NJ

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carteret Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carteret?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carteret is at The Mint listed at $2,129.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carteret Apartment is $1,014 at Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community).

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carteret is starting from $1,540 at Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community).

What is the most affordable Carteret Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carteret Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $2,500.

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