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  3. Building Photo - The Arthur
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    $1,900+
    1 BED
    $2,295+
    2 BEDS
    $2,850+

    The Arthur

    21 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
    (848) 281-3029
  6. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    115 Pulaski Ave Unit A

    115 Pulaski Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
  8. 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
  11. Building Photo - 123 Heald St
    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
  12. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    230 Washington Ave Unit 1

    230 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
  17. 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
  20. Building Photo - 156 Holly St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,395

    156 Holly St

    156 Holly St, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07064
  22. Building Photo - 556 Roosevelt Ave
    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
  28. 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
  29. Building Photo - 33 Mercer St
    3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,500

    33 Mercer St

    33 Mercer St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  30. 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
  32. 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
  33. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950

    43 Orchard St

    43 Orchard St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  35. 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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  36. Building Photo - 19 Harris St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,000

    19 Harris St

    19 Harris St, Carteret, NJ 07008
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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
1,188 Students
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Carteret Junior High School

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Public
Grades 6-8
568 Students
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Carteret Middle School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
540 Students

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