Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson Green Neighborhood of Clayton, NJ from $700 (8 Rentals)

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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100 Homer StClayton, NJ 08312
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Emerson Green, Clayton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerson Green Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerson Green area of Clayton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Hollybush Gardens priced from $1,160. The Willows at Justin Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here are the most affordable Emerson Green apartments for rent in Clayton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hollybush Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
The Willows at Justin Commons3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,369
Whitney Crescent Apartments2 BR Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson Green, NJ

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerson Green area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 BR Townhouse Model at Whitney Crescent Apartments in the in the Emerson Green neighborhood starting from $1,613. The second greatest value Emerson Green apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Willows at Justin Commons starting at $1,422 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Emerson Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson Green apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whitney Crescent Apartments3 BR Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.18
The Willows at Justin Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
Hollybush Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Poplar Square ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$2.86

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Emerson Green, Clayton, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson Green Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerson Green?

The cheapest apartment in Emerson Green is Hollybush Gardens which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in Emerson Green costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerson Green?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Emerson Green that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Emerson Green?

Cheap apartments in Emerson Green have an average cost of $322 which is $2,228 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerson Green.

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