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  3. Building Photo - The Arthur
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    $1,890+
    1 BED
    $2,320+
    2 BEDS
    $2,800+

    The Arthur

    21 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
    (848) 281-3029
  5. Building Photo - 15 Fitch St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    15 Fitch St

    15 Fitch St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  6. Building Photo - 15 Fitch St
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,000

    15 Fitch St

    15 Fitch St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  12. Building Photo - 123 Heald St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    123 Heald St Unit F1

    123 Heald St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  17. Building Photo - 34 Carteret 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

    34 Carteret Ave Unit 2

    34 Carteret Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
  25. Building Photo - 125 Lowell St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    125 Lowell St Unit 1st

    125 Lowell St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  26. Building Photo - 1158 Roosevelt 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

    1158 Roosevelt Ave Unit 1

    1158 Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
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  31. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,650

    556 Roosevelt Ave Unit 1

    556 Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
  32. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,650

    125 Lowell St Unit 2

    125 Lowell St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  34. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,700

    67 Edgar St

    67 Edgar St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  35. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,700

    33 Mercer St

    33 Mercer St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  41. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,400

    6 Fitch St

    6 Fitch St, Carteret, NJ 07008
  42. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    30 Cypress St

    30 Cypress St, Carteret, NJ 07008
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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

Public High School

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

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Public
Grades 6-8
607 Students
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Carteret Middle School

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Public
Grades K-5
553 Students

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