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    $2,100+
    1 BED
    $2,320+
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    $2,800+

    The Arthur

    21 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
    (848) 281-3029
  10. Building Photo - 105 Lowell St
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,700

    105 Lowell St

    105 Lowell St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  11. Building Photo - 125 Lowell St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    125 Lowell St Unit 1st

    125 Lowell St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  12. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,150

    123 Heald St Unit F2

    123 Heald St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  13. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    556 Roosevelt Ave Unit 2

    556 Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
  14. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600

    556 Roosevelt Ave Unit 1

    556 Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
  15. Building Photo - 230 Washington Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    230 Washington Ave

    230 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
  16. Building Photo - 115 Pulaski Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    115 Pulaski Ave Unit B

    115 Pulaski Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
  17. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,800

    80 Heald St

    80 Heald St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  18. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    15 Fitch St

    15 Fitch St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  28. Building Photo - 67 Edgar St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600

    67 Edgar St Unit 1

    67 Edgar St, Carteret, NJ 07008
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  29. Building Photo - 77 Heald St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,050

    77 Heald St Unit 1

    77 Heald St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  30. Building Photo - 15 Fitch St
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,900

    15 Fitch St

    15 Fitch St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  37. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,600

    67 Edgar St

    67 Edgar St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  41. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,500

    33 Mercer St

    33 Mercer St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  42. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,395

    156 Holly St

    156 Holly St, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07064
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Carteret, NJ Apartments for Rent

Carteret, New Jersey, situated in northeastern Middlesex County, offers convenient access to major transportation routes. Located just off the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95), the borough provides straightforward commuting options to nearby employment centers. Established in 1906 and named after Sir George Carteret and his son Philip, the borough has evolved from its industrial beginnings into a community of over 25,000 residents across approximately 4.4 square miles.

Apartments in Carteret combine suburban settings with metropolitan accessibility. The average one-bedroom apartment rents for around $2,100 per month. Local features include Waterfront Park along the Rahway River, the Carteret Performing Arts Center, and Joseph Medwick Park. The community is served by NJ Transit bus service to Manhattan and neighboring cities. A new ferry terminal connecting to Manhattan is under construction, with completion anticipated in Spring 2025.

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Carteret High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,089 Students
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Carteret Junior High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
607 Students
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Carteret Middle School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
553 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Carteret, NJ

What are the average rent costs in Carteret, NJ?

The average rent in Carteret, NJ is $2,131.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Carteret, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Carteret, NJ is $1,968.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ is $2,131.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ is $2,580.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ is $3,082.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ is $4,379.

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