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property at 563 4th Ave

563 4th Ave

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property at 67 US-1

67 US-1

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property at 126 W 16th St

126 W 16th St

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property at 602 Ave E

602 Ave E

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property at 126 W 16th St

126 W 16th St

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property at 73 Florida St

73 Florida St

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Elizabeth, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elizabeth, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Elizabeth, NJ area range in price from $1,017 to $16,120 with an overall median price of $6,138. The three Elizabeth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Elizabeth Port at $1,017, Peterstown at $1,440, and Keighry Head at $1,325. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Elizabeth Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Elizabeth Port$2,625$1,017642
Peterstown$2,650$1,440875
Keighry Head$2,995$1,3251614
Downtown Elizabeth$3,274$1,520691
Union Square$3,367$1,2291451
Bergen Point$3,412$1,4503351
Constable Hook$4,680$1,4503479
Centreville$16,120$1,4503401
Pamrapo$16,120$1,5003387

Cheapest Available Elizabeth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elizabeth, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Senior Horizon in the Bergen Point neighborhood priced from $1,141. Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,229. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elizabeth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Senior Horizon1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,141
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,229
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Heritage Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Monroe Garden1 BR1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elizabeth area is the $0.28 price per square foot 237 Peshine Ave Model at 237 Peshine Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Elizabeth apartment is the 123 Liberty St Model at 123 Liberty St, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $0.36 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elizabeth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
237 Peshine Ave, Unit 2237 Peshine Ave4BR,1BA$0.28
123 Liberty St, Unit 2123 Liberty St2BR,1BA$0.36
708 Broadway, Unit 3708 Broadway2BR,1BA$1.10
516 S Park St, Unit 2516 S Park St3BR,2BA$1.80
303 Amity St, Unit amity 1303 Amity St3BR,1BA$1.80
9 Shephard Ave, Unit 29 Shephard Ave3BR,2BA$1.93
29 Irving Ave, Unit 2nd fl29 Irving Ave3BR,1BA$1.70
43 W 26th St, Unit 6 The second floor43 W 26th St2BR,1BA$1.85
930 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Unit B2930 John F. Kennedy Blvd1BR,1BA$1.63
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elizabeth

What type of rentals are currently available in Elizabeth?

There are currently 1773 Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,017 to $16,120. There are also 138 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elizabeth ranging from $1,150 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elizabeth?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elizabeth ranges from $1,150 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,657.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elizabeth?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elizabeth range from $1,397 to $7,040, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,897.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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