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Willett Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willett Gardens

50 Willett AveSouth River, NJ 08882
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property at 400 Cranbury Rd

400 Cranbury Rd

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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 Studio unit found at Gardens At Raritan in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,602. Taylor Gardens in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South River apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardens At RaritanEF-STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,602
Taylor Gardens1BR1BR,1BA$1,750
Village Green LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated w/ W&D1BR,1BA$1,899
Leonardine Gardens2EH2BR,1BA$1,900
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,014

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River, NJ

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South River area is the $2.52 price per square foot $2.52/sq.ft. - Townhome B-B1 Model at Legacy Place in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $4,445. The second greatest value South River apartment is the B02 Model at The Edge at Raritan Heights starting at $2,960 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the South Edison 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.
Legacy Place$2.52/sq.ft. - Townhome B-B12BR,2.5BA$2.52
The Edge at Raritan HeightsB022BR,2BA$2.59
Camelot at TownelakeDristen2BR,2BA$2.52
Leonardine Gardens2EH2BR,1BA$1.90
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
Summerhill Gardens Apartments1BD, 1BA1BR,1BA$3.01
56 Willett Ave, Unit 11A56 Willett Ave2BR,1BA$3.06
Kensington Place1B1BR,1BA$3.24
Village Green LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated w/ W&D1BR,1BA$2.53
Taylor Gardens1BR1BR,1BA$2.69

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Getting Around South River, NJ

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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Bike Score®

55 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South River Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South River Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South River Apartment is $1,750 at Taylor Gardens.

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 $1,900 at Leonardine Gardens.

What is the most affordable South River Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kensington Place and starts from $4,137.

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