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  1. Building Photo - The Arthur
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,850+
    1 BED
    $2,395+
    2 BEDS
    $2,825+

    The Arthur

    21 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
    (848) 281-3029
  11. Building Photo - 23 Union St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,350

    23 Union St Unit 2

    23 Union St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  12. Building Photo - 111 Emerson St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    111 Emerson St Unit 1

    111 Emerson St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  13. 5 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,200

    54 Bergen St

    54 Bergen St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  14. 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
  15. 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 - 138 Pershing Ave
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    138 Pershing Ave Unit 2

    138 Pershing Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
  26. Building Photo - 27 Marion St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    27 Marion St

    27 Marion St, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07064
  28. Building Photo - 897 Port Reading Ave
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    897 Port Reading Ave Unit 897 PRA

    897 Port Reading Ave, Port Reading, NJ 07064
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  29. 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
  34. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,000

    19 Harris St

    19 Harris St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  36. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,000

    13 Essex St

    13 Essex St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  39. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,800

    68 Daniel St

    68 Daniel St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  40. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,250

    156 Holly St

    156 Holly St, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07064
  42. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,875

    116 7th St

    116 7th St, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07064
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Carteret at a Glance

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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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Grades 9-12
1,188 Students
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Carteret Junior High School

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Grades 6-8
568 Students
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Carteret Middle School

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Public
Grades K-5
540 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 $2,159.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Carteret, NJ is $1,926.

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 $2,159.

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 $2,588.

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 $3,084.

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 $4,404.

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