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Apartments under $1,800 for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ

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

    Portside II

    136 Pine St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
  20. STUDIO
    $1,250+
    1 BED
    $1,650+
    2 BEDS
    $1,750+

    Paradise Gardens

    240 E Westfield Ave, Roselle Park, NJ 07204
  24. Building Photo - 557 S Broad St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,741
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,741
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,741

    557 S Broad St Unit A5

    557 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
  25. Building Photo - 134 E Jersey St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,795

    134 E Jersey St Unit 2

    134 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
  26. 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
  28. Building Photo - 123 W 1st Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    123 W 1st Ave Unit B10

    123 W 1st Ave, Roselle, NJ 07203
  29. Building Photo - 123 W 1st Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    123 W 1st Ave Unit C07

    123 W 1st Ave, Roselle, NJ 07203
  30. Building Photo - 312 S Spring St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,370+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,750+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,370 - $1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,370 - $1,750

    312 S Spring St

    312 S Spring St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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  31. 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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  32. 6 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    148 Chilton St

    148 Chilton St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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  33. 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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  34. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    749 S Broad St Unit Ground

    749 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    241 Franklin St

    241 Franklin St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
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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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Elizabeth High School

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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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