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Apartments for Rent in Carteret, NJ

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Apartments for Rent in Carteret, NJ. 110 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    90 Bristol Station C, Carteret, NJ 07008
    1 BED $2,284+
    2 BEDS $2,641+
  • The Botanic Luxury Apartments for Rent in Carteret NJ - Kitchen with Island
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    36 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008
    1 BED $2,175+
    2 BEDS $2,809+
  • the front of a brick house with a yard and stairs
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    111 Emerson Street, Carteret, NJ 07008
    2 BEDS $2,000
  • an empty living room with white walls and a white door and window
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    115-117 Emerson Street, Carteret, NJ 07008
    2 BEDS $2,300+
  • 84 Locust Street 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    84 Locust Street, Carteret, NJ 07008
    3 BEDS $2,295
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  • a white living room with a couch and a table
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    355 Edgerton Blvd, Avenel, NJ 07001
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    1255 Rahway Avenue, Avenel, NJ 07001
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    1 BED $748+
    2 BEDS $1,284
  • a dining room with tables and chairs and a library
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    555 East Hazelwood Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,111+
    2 BEDS $1,611
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    81 Monroe Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
    STUDIO $2,084+
    1 BED $2,391+
    2 BEDS $2,945+
  • a living room and dining room with white furniture and a large window
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    1 Park Square, Rahway, NJ 07065
    1 BED $2,349+
    2 BEDS $2,939+
  • a truck is parked in front of a building
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    1571-9 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    239 Central Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a white counter top
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    10 Green St, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095
    STUDIO $1,785+
    1 BED $2,518+
    2 BEDS $3,449+
  • full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dark wood cabinets
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    24 Walter Drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
    1 BED $1,835+
    2 BEDS $2,550
  • a kitchen with black appliances and a counter top
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    3 Ronald Drive, Colonia, NJ 07067
    1 BED $2,015
    2 BEDS $2,445
  • a living room with a leather couch and chairs and a table with a red chair
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    768-788 Hamilton Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
    1 BED $1,839+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a hallway with windows
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    401 Fairview Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067
    1 BED $1,199
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • an empty kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
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    800 Bunns Lane, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,535
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
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    785 Green Street, Iselin, NJ 08830
    1 BED $1,820
    2 BEDS $2,415
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a dining room with tables and chairs
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    601 Chamberlain Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dark wood cabinets
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    1 Pikeview Lane, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
    1 BED $1,855+
    2 BEDS $2,480
  • a living room with couches and a fireplace
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    100 Antares Dr, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
    1 BED $2,500
    2 BEDS $3,350
  • a tree and a fence in front of a building
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    1032 Chandler Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203
    STUDIO $2,000
  • a green logo with the word community investors strategies
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    80 Magnolia Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
    1 BED $1,228
    2 BEDS $1,471
    3 BEDS $1,672
  • a blue and white house with a car parked in front of it
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    127 Court Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
    3 BEDS $2,300
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Carteret, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Carteret, NJ have increased by 3.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,331 to $2,416.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Carteret, NJ is $2,416.

Average rent in Carteret, NJ

$2,416/mo Carteret, NJ average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Carteret, NJ is $2,416.

    What's the typical rent budget in Carteret, NJ?

    About 28% of apartment rents in Carteret, NJ range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 4% of apartments. Around 59% of Carteret’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 9% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Carteret, NJ (59%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Carteret, NJ

    65 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    33 /100
    Some Transit
    53 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 65, Transit Score®: 33, Bike Score®: 53

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Carteret, NJ last updated?

    Prices and availability in Carteret, NJ were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in Carteret, NJ?

    The best apartments in Carteret, NJ are: Bristol Station Apartments, The Botanic, 111 Emerson Street, 115-117 Emerson Street and 84 Locust Street.

    What is the average rent in Carteret, NJ?

    The average rent in Carteret, NJ is $2,289.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ is between $2,175 and $2,599.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ is between $2,000 and $3,440.

    What type of rental buildings are in Carteret, NJ?

    In Carteret, 45% of the residents are renting compared to 55% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 14% of Carteret's rentals, 68% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Carteret, NJ?

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Carteret are about 25 years old, on average. Of these, 76% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 96% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 4% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Carteret, NJ?

    Rental apartments in Carteret come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 35% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 58% of all rentals in Carteret. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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