Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ

Prices and availability in Elizabeth, NJ were last updated on 4 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Elizabeth, NJ are: The Madison at Elizabeth, Luxe at West Jersey Station, 127 Court Street Apt #2, Elizabeth NJ 07206, Portside II and 737 North Broad Street.

The average rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $1,830.

The price range for a studio apartment in Elizabeth, NJ is between $650 and $2,375.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ is between $650 and $2,350.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ is between $1,522 and $2,900.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ is between $1,850 and $3,500.

In Elizabeth 74% of the housing is rented out compared to 26% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Elizabeth's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 83% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Elizabeth are about 62 years old, on average. Of these, 18% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 6 stories. About 48% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 34% are mid-rises, and 18% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Elizabeth are around 10% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 56% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 30% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.