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  10. Building Photo - Portside II
    1 BED
    $1,017+
    2 BEDS
    $1,209+
    3 BEDS
    $1,397+

    Portside II

    136 Pine St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
  13. STUDIO
    $1,250+
    1 BED
    $1,650+

    Paradise Gardens

    240 E Westfield Ave, Roselle Park, NJ 07204
  20. Building Photo - 70 W Grand St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,550

    70 W Grand St

    70 W Grand St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
  21. Building Photo - 312 S Spring St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,370
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,370
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,370

    312 S Spring St

    312 S Spring St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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  22. Building Photo - 247 Inslee Pl
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,499
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,499
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,499

    247 Inslee Pl Unit 3

    247 Inslee Pl, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
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  23. 6 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $899
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$899
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$899

    148 Chilton St

    148 Chilton St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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  24. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    139 Grove St Unit 2-R

    139 Grove St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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  25. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,325
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,325
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,325

    519 Monroe Ave Unit elmora

    519 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
  26. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,350

    945 Spofford Ave Unit liz

    945 Spofford Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
  27. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    531 Richmond St Unit 1

    531 Richmond St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
  28. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    517 Walnut St Unit second

    517 Walnut St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
  29. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    147 E 1st Ave Unit 2

    147 E 1st Ave, Roselle, NJ 07203
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Elizabeth at a Glance

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Elizabeth, NJ Apartments for Rent

Elizabeth served as the first capital of New Jersey and remains the fourth-most populous city in the state, offering direct access to Manhattan just 20 miles away. Those looking for apartments for rent in Elizabeth will find a range of housing options across distinct neighborhoods, from the Art Deco architecture of the Midtown district to the developing waterfront area of Elizabethport, with average rents starting around $1,417 for studios and reaching approximately $2,020 for two-bedroom units.

Renting in Elizabeth provides convenient access to major employment centers through multiple train stations with direct service to Newark and New York City, making it an attractive option for commuters. The city features The Mills at Jersey Gardens outlet mall for shopping and entertainment, while Warinanco Park offers boating and seasonal outdoor activities. Neighborhoods like Elmora and Peterstown maintain their cultural heritage through local markets and established architecture, and the city's location near Newark Liberty International Airport adds to its transportation advantages. With rent increases remaining modest across apartment communities, Elizabeth combines affordability with metropolitan accessibility.

Why Elizabeth?

  • Elizabeth's main parks are Mattano Park and Warinanco Park
  • Sledding, cross-country skiing, and ice-skating are popular winter activities at Galloping Hill
  • Elizabeth is a half hour from major sports venues, including Met Life Sports Complex
  • The Singer Sewing Machine was first produced in Elizabeth in 1863
  • Many of Elizabeth's schools have earned the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence
  • Elizabeth has one of the nation's highest rates of train ridership, with the Elizabeth Station and the North Elizabeth Station

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A Hamilton Preparatory Academy

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T Jefferson Arts Academy

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John E Dwyer Tech Academy

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Adm W F Halsey Leadership Academy

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