100 Best Apartments in Elizabeth, NJ (with reviews)

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Average rent in Elizabeth, NJ

$1,532/mo Elizabeth, NJ average rental price, July 2022

The average monthly rent of apartments in Elizabeth, NJ is $1,532.

Elizabeth, NJ apartment rent ranges

About 37% of apartment rents in Elizabeth, NJ range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 7% of apartments. Around 53% of Elizabeth’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 3% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,706, the average rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $1,532.

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Elizabeth, NJ last updated?

Prices and availability in Elizabeth, NJ were last updated on 29 Sep 2022.

What are the best apartments in Elizabeth, NJ?

The best apartments in Elizabeth, NJ are: The Madison at Elizabeth, 737 North Broad Street, 136 West Grand Street, Waters Edge Crescent and Portside II.

What is the average rent in Elizabeth, NJ?

The average rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $1,532. Start your search for apartments in Elizabeth, NJ now.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ is between $1,900 and $2,150. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth, NJ now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ is between $1,900 and $2,150. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ.

What type of rental buildings are in Elizabeth, NJ?

In Elizabeth, 74% of the residents are renting compared to 26% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of Elizabeth’s rentals, 84% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Elizabeth, NJ?

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 0 years old, on average. Of these, none 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 0 stories. About none of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Elizabeth, NJ?

Studio apartments in Elizabeth are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 0% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 0% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Elizabeth, NJ demographics

128,484Total Population
64,955 Female

63,529 Male
34.9Median Age

Elizabeth, NJ has a population of 128,484 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 64,955 of Elizabeth’s residents are women and 63,529 are men. The median age of those who live in Elizabeth, NJ is 34.9.

Elizabeth, NJ households

29,662 Family

12,067 Non-family
17,248 Children

24,481 No Children

41,729Total Number of Households
3.03Average People Per Household
$50,647Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 41,729 households in Elizabeth, NJ. 29,662 are family households and 12,067 are non-family households. There are 17,248 households with children in Elizabeth and 24,481 households without children. On average, about 3.03 people live in a household in Elizabeth, NJ.

Elizabeth, NJ education statistics

The level of education of the population of Elizabeth, NJ is as follows: 14% have no high school education, 48% completed some high school, 20% partially completed college, 5% have an Associate Degree, 9% have a Bachelor Degree, and 4% have a Graduate Degree.

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