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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ

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Apartments Under $700

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    302 16Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
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  • a red brick apartment building with white siding and trees
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    136 Pine Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
    1 BED $1,017
    2 BEDS $1,209+
    3 BEDS $1,397+

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave
    81
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    341 Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112
    1 BED $1,100+
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
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    563 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
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Apartments Under $1,300

Apartments Under $1,700

Apartments Under $1,800

  • apartments for rent in Jersey City
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    15 Carbon Place, Jersey City, NJ 07305
    STUDIO $1,725+
    1 BED $2,103+
    2 BEDS $2,650+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    50
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    1143 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002
    1 BED $1,845+
    2 BEDS $2,255+
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a large poster on the wall
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    330 Angelo Cifelli Drive, Harrison, NJ 07029
    STUDIO $1,950+
    1 BED $2,350+
    2 BEDS $2,960
  • a table with plants on it in a living room
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    33 University Place Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
    1 BED $1,960+
    2 BEDS $2,564+
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    37
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    330 Angelo Cifelli Drive, Harrison, NJ 07029
    STUDIO $1,995+
    1 BED $2,350+
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a table
    36
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    301 Dey Street, Harrison, NJ 07029
    STUDIO $2,010+
    1 BED $2,265+
    2 BEDS $3,050+
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  • A kitchen with a stove top oven and microwave.
    34
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    17-19 N. Union Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
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    1 BED $2,050
  • a living room with a fireplace and chairs and a rug
    35
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    1 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029
    STUDIO $2,075+
    1 BED $2,460+
    2 BEDS $3,265+

  • More Rentals Near Elizabeth, NJ

  • a large living room with couches and a fireplace
    46
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    132 Yale Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07304
    STUDIO $2,180+
    1 BED $2,475+
    2 BEDS $3,210+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    51
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    2 Vermella Way, Union, NJ 07083
    STUDIO $2,206+
    1 BED $2,334+
    2 BEDS $3,203+
  • a living room with a white couch and a window
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    662 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 07002
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  • a living room with a blue couch and a kitchen with a bar
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    555 First Street, Harrison, NJ 07029
    STUDIO $2,260+
    1 BED $2,500+
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  • front view of an apartment building with a walkway and grass
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    24 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
    1 BED $2,695
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  • a rendering of a new apartment building planned for a parking lot
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    450 Irvington Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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  • a green logo with the word community investors strategies
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    450 Irvington Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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  • a living room with wooden floors and a hallway with an open door
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    112 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
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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

How many cheap rentals are available in Elizabeth, NJ on RentCafe?

There are 24 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Elizabeth, NJ were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Elizabeth, NJ?

The average Elizabeth, NJ cheap apartment size is 943 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Elizabeth, NJ?

Cheap apartments in Elizabeth, NJ 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 Elizabeth, NJ?

A cheap apartment in Elizabeth, NJ offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Elizabeth, NJ? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Elizabeth, NJ has never been easier. We feature 150 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Elizabeth, NJ average. What is a cheap rent in Elizabeth, NJ? The average apartment rent in Elizabeth is $1,887 per month so any rental south of $1,510 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Elizabeth, NJ rents go as low as $600/mo.

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