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Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Jersey

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Apartments Under $500

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    5129 Bergenline Avenue, West New York, NJ 07093
    STUDIO $3,500
    1 BED $1,241
    2 BEDS $413+

Apartments Under $600

  • 128
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    175 Washington Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628
    STUDIO $500+
    1 BED $2,200
    2 BEDS $1,750

Apartments Under $700

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    1201 Yorkship Square, Camden, NJ 08104
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    1182 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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    1 BED $650
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    115 Leonard St., Jersey City, NJ 07307
    1 BED $650
    2 BEDS $1,150
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    376 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
    1 BED $652+
    2 BEDS $764+
    3 BEDS $874+

Apartments Under $800

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    30 Bostwick Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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    720 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen, NJ 08880
    1 BED $750
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    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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  • 363
    Resident Rated
    a row of buildings with large windows and a sidewalk the front of a building with a glass door
    3.5
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    450 Erie Street, Camden, NJ 08102
    2 Units available
    1 BED $777+
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    a row of buildings with large windows and a sidewalk the front of a building with a glass door a row of apartment buildings with balconies and stairs a view from the top of a staircase looking out into a large window
    Property reviews
    5/5 LUIS C. on Dec 3, 2024

    Love it here .. it's peaceful, want to stay forever,lol

    2.5/5 Anonymous on Jun 4, 2025

    Needs approvament need carmeras need needs structure

Apartments Under $900

  • 126
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    200 Crape Myrtle Drive, Holmdel, NJ 07733
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    1 BED $816+
    2 BEDS $957
  • 510
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    100 Blaszka Terrace, Sayreville, NJ 08872
    1 BED $1,146+
    2 BEDS $840+
    3 BEDS $972+
  • 153
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    302 16Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
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    268 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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    376 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
    1 BED $900+
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    307 Washington Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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  • 12
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    1 River Road, Nutley, NJ 07110
    1 BED $950+
    2 BEDS $1,275+
  • 15
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    740 Hermann Road, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
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    136-144 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • 66
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    341 Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112
    1 BED $1,100+
  • 65
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    31 N Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
    STUDIO $1,108+
    1 BED $1,228+
    2 BEDS $1,530+
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    360 Pennington Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618
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  • 37
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    180 Market St, Newark, NJ 07102
    1 BED $1,200+
    2 BEDS $1,300
    3 BEDS $1,500
  • 25
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    74 Lexington Ave, Bayonne, NJ 07002
    2 BEDS $1,205
  • 58
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    124A N North Carolina Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
    1 BED $1,224+
    2 BEDS $1,556+
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    348 Duncan Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,229
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  • 32
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    19 Belmont Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304
    2 BEDS $1,300
    3 BEDS $1,500+
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    5103 Liberty Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047
    3 BEDS $1,375+
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    303 M.L. King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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    3 BEDS $1,400
  • 60
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    18 Regency Manor Drive, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
    STUDIO $1,400+
    1 BED $1,600+
    2 BEDS $1,900+
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    413 N. Warwick Road, Somerdale, NJ 08083
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    1 BED $1,415+
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  • 17
    Top Rated for Amenities
    a colorful kitchen with bar stools and a counter with a blue refrigerator a bedroom with a large window and a bed
    4.0
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    132 Yale Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07304
    3 Units available
    1 BED $1,445+
    a colorful kitchen with bar stools and a counter with a blue refrigerator a bedroom with a large window and a bed a dining area with tables and chairs and a wall of windows a gym with cardio equipment and weights on the floor
    Property reviews
    5/5 Elizabeth D. on Jul 22, 2024

    Love the property staff is greatt switch over was a littlediffuclt for me but overall good place to live

    4.5/5 Anonymous on May 9, 2025

    Good place to Stay and very clean, well mainatined

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    39-41 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102
    1 BED $1,454
    2 BEDS $1,700
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    Browning Pacific, Collingswood, NJ 8108
    1 BED $1,490+
    2 BEDS $1,875
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    2800 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
    STUDIO $1,500
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    3005 Chapel Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
    STUDIO $1,510+
    1 BED $1,690+
    2 BEDS $2,300+
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    10 Concord Street, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
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    37 N. Maple Ave, Marlton, NJ 08053
    1 BED $1,590+
    2 BEDS $1,880+
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    401-409 Elizabeth Avenue, Paulsboro, NJ 08066
    2 BEDS $1,599+
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    220 9Th St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
    1 BED $1,600+
    2 BEDS $1,800
  • 126

    65 River Rd, Nutley, NJ 7110
    1 BED $1,600
    2 BEDS $2,250
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    19 Morford Place, Red Bank, NJ 7701
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    2005 Quail Ridge Dr, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
    STUDIO $1,629+
    1 BED $1,778+
    2 BEDS $2,139+
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    106 Chestnut St, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
    STUDIO $1,630+
    1 BED $1,630+
    2 BEDS $1,970+
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    244 Saint Pauls Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306
    1 BED $1,665+
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    15 Belmont Ave, Edison, NJ 08817
    1 BED $1,675+
    2 BEDS $2,295
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    836 Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
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    1 BED $1,835+
    2 BEDS $2,160+
  • 285
    Resident Rated
    an empty living room with a large window and wooden floors the building in which the apartment is located
    4.0
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    366 Westside Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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    an empty living room with a large window and wooden floors the building in which the apartment is located an empty kitchen with a stove and a window a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
    Property reviews
    5/5 Maurice W. on May 5, 2025

    Just move in. Have to give it sometime so far good !

    5/5 Anonymous on Dec 13, 2024

    Environment is pleasant ,and convenient to your needs

  • 146
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    A kitchen with a white stove top oven and a microwave above it. A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a plant.
    3.5
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    333 Fairmount Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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    A kitchen with a white stove top oven and a microwave above it. A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a plant. A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, and a window with blinds. A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a large window.
    Property reviews
    4.5/5 Anonymous on Mar 31, 2024

    The apartment is close to various shops which is good and also train accessible.

    4.5/5 Niteesh on Sep 2, 2023

    It is a great place to live in a nice and quiet neighborhood and on top of that good security is offered for the residents. All the amenities provided are great and it's a pleasure to live here.

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What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Jersey?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $350 and $20,167.

How many cheap rentals are available in New Jersey on RentCafe?

There are 977 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in New Jersey were last updated on 9 Jul 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in New Jersey?

The average New Jersey cheap apartment size is 648 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in New Jersey?

Cheap apartments in New Jersey are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in New Jersey?

A cheap apartment in New Jersey offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in New Jersey? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in New Jersey has never been easier. We feature 1,235 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the New Jersey average. What is a cheap rent in New Jersey? The average apartment rent in New Jersey is $2,413 per month so any rental south of $1,930 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, New Jersey rents go as low as $350/mo.

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