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Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ under $1000

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  • a street corner with a bunch of businesses on it
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    1182 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
    1 BED $650
  • A kitchen with black appliances and white cabinets.
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    1023 Magnolia Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
    1 BED $850
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a window
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    1039 Magnolia Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
    1 BED $950

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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    239 Central Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065
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    176 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    49 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 7018
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  • a kitchen with brown cabinets and white appliances and a sink
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    1309 Clinton Ave, Irvington, NJ 7111
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  • a living room with two blue couches and a table
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    60 Nevada Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table and a window
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    50 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102
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  • a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    313 15Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    302 16Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
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  • A living room with a grey couch and a red book on a white table.
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    250 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
    2 BEDS $749+
    3 BEDS $799+
  • the corner of a city street with cars and a building
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    122 Old Bergen LLC/, Jersey City, NJ 07305
    STUDIO $600+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
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    368 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • A bedroom with a bed, dresser, and mirror.
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    941 Valley Street, Union, NJ 07088
    1 BED $1,000
  • 151-155 Martin Luther King Drive Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    151-155 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 7305
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $535+
    2 BEDS $900+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    351 6Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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  • 229 M. L.King Drive Studio Apartment for Rent
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    229 M. L.King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
    STUDIO $900
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a refrigerator
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    354 Park Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    30 Bostwick Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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  • a living room with four windows and a carpet
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    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
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    158 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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  • a large brick building with a yard in front of it
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    376 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
    1 BED $652+
    2 BEDS $764
    3 BEDS $874+
  • an apartment building on the corner of a street with cars
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    376 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
    1 BED $900+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    651-661 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
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Getting around in Elizabeth, NJ

49 /100
Car-Dependent
36 /100
Some Transit
43 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 49, Transit Score®: 36, Bike Score®: 43

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Elizabeth, NJ were last updated on 15 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Elizabeth, NJ?

The best apartments in Elizabeth, NJ are: Portside II, 737 North Broad Street, The Madison at Elizabeth, 101 Broadway and 121 Division Street.

What type of rental buildings are in Elizabeth, NJ?

In Elizabeth, 75% of the residents are renting compared to 25% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Elizabeth’s rentals, 84% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Elizabeth, NJ under $1,000

Searching for apartments for rent in Elizabeth, NJ under $1,000 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Elizabeth, NJ, where the average rent is $947 per month, there are 78 units available for less than $1,000. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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