
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ from $700 (60 Rentals)
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Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community

Sheridan Gardens

312 S Spring St, Unit Attic Studio

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149 Mapes Ave

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Elizabeth, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elizabeth?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Elizabeth Studio Apartments | $1,851 | $1,050 | $3,086 |
Cheap Elizabeth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $1,017 | $4,206 |
Cheap Elizabeth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,828 | $1,209 | $6,936 |
Cheap Elizabeth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $1,397 | $6,624 |
Cheap Elizabeth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,411 | $1,897 | $9,640 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elizabeth, NJ
Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Elizabeth, NJ area range in price from $1,017 to $14,560 with an overall median price of $4,552. The three Elizabeth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Elizabeth Port at $1,017, Downtown Elizabeth at $1,300, and Keighry Head at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Elizabeth Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Elizabeth Port | $2,600 | $1,017 | 54 |
Downtown Elizabeth | $2,982 | $1,300 | 48 |
Keighry Head | $3,050 | $1,300 | 101 |
Peterstown | $3,050 | $1,300 | 75 |
Union Square | $3,050 | $1,229 | 89 |
Bergen Point | $3,458 | $1,650 | 204 |
Constable Hook | $3,500 | $1,650 | 215 |
Centreville | $9,640 | $1,650 | 213 |
Pamrapo | $9,640 | $1,500 | 222 |
Cheapest Available Elizabeth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Elizabeth, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avion in the Westminster neighborhood priced from $245. Senior Horizon in the Bergen Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,141. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elizabeth apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Avion | Luxurious One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $245 |
Senior Horizon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,141 |
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
Sheridan Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Monroe Garden | One Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Rosehill Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elizabeth area is the $0.88 price per square foot 28 E Morris Ave Model at 28 E Morris Ave, Unit 2nd Flr in the starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Elizabeth apartment is the 9 Shephard Ave Model at 9 Shephard Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elizabeth apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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28 E Morris Ave, Unit 2nd Flr | 28 E Morris Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
9 Shephard Ave, Unit 2 | 9 Shephard Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.93 |
86 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 86 Hawthorne Ave, Newark, | 86 Hawthorne Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
337 Lyons Ave, Unit 2L | 337 Lyons Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
213 Broad St | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
17 Edwin Plz, Unit 1 | 17 Edwin Plz | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
701 Jefferson Ave, Unit 1st floor | 701 Jefferson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Westminster Arms | A Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
312 S Spring St, Unit Attic Studio | 312 S Spring St | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Elizabeth Overview
The fourth largest city in the dynamic state of New Jersey, Elizabeth is a fantastic place to consider for anyone in the market for a new place to call home. Consistently ranked as one of the nation's 'Top 50 Greenest Cities' by the likes of Popular Science, this thriving locale has much to offer prospective new residents.
Why live in Elizabeth, NJ?
Home to one of the busiest ports in the world as well as a number of industries, Elizabeth apartments make an ideal spot to raise a family or pursue a career. From the glass skyscraper-dominated area of Celadon to the working-class hub of the North End, Elizabeth offers a variety of diverse neighborhoods that are sure to please almost every lifestyle.
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Getting Around Elizabeth, NJ
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elizabeth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elizabeth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elizabeth is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elizabeth?
The cheapest apartment in Elizabeth is The Avion which is listed at $245, while the average apartment in Elizabeth costs $4,552.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elizabeth?
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 4 regular apartments in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?
Cheap apartments in Elizabeth have an average cost of $412 which is $4,140 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elizabeth.
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