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Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth, NJ under $1200. 82 Rentals Available
  • a street corner with a bunch of businesses on it
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    1182 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
    1 BED $650
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a window
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    1039 Magnolia Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
    1 BED $680+
  • a red brick apartment building with white siding and trees
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    136 Pine Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
    1 BED $1,017
  • a rendering of a new apartment building planned for a parking lot
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    450 Irvington Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a green logo with the word community investors strategies
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    450 Irvington Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
    1 BED Ask for pricing
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave
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    341 Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112
    1 BED $1,100+
  • a tall brick building with windows on the side of it
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    74 Lexington Ave, Bayonne, NJ 07002
    1 BED $1,004+
  • a empty room with a stove and a kitchen
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    176 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
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  • a man sitting on a couch in a living room
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    25 Spruce Street, Newark, NJ 07102
    1 BED $827+
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a kitchen
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    395 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102
    2 BEDS $1,052
  • a small kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    161 N Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ 7018
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  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
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    89 Wagner Place, Irvington, NJ 7111
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  • a kitchen with brown cabinets and white appliances and a sink
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    1309 Clinton Ave, Irvington, NJ 7111
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator and a door to a hallway
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    6 Glenwood Ave, East Orange, NJ 7018
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove
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    376 Park Ave, East Orange, NJ 7018
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a white kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    363-365 Park Ave, East Orange, NJ 7018
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    49 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 7018
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    70 N. Burgher Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310
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    2 BEDS $1,025+
  • a living room with two blue couches and a table
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    60 Nevada Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table and a window
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    50 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    366 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    16 Weldon Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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  • the front of a white house with a white
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    59 Cummings Street, Irvington, NJ 07111
    STUDIO $1,200+
  • 45 William Street Studio Apartment for Rent
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    45 William Street, Newark, NJ 07102
    STUDIO $200
  • the logo for maplewood loft apartments
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    1585 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
    STUDIO $500
    3 BEDS $1,166
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Getting around in Elizabeth, NJ

49 /100
Car-Dependent
36 /100
Some Transit
43 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 49, Transit Score®: 36, Bike Score®: 43

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Elizabeth, NJ were last updated on 14 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in Elizabeth, NJ?

The best apartments in Elizabeth, NJ are: 127 Court Street, The Madison at Elizabeth, 121 Division Street, 1182 Elizabeth Avenue Rooming House Co living space and 737 North Broad Street.

What type of rental buildings are in Elizabeth, NJ?

In Elizabeth 75% of the housing is rented out compared to 25% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Elizabeth's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 84% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Elizabeth, NJ under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Elizabeth, NJ under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Elizabeth, NJ, where the average rent is $952 per month, there are 82 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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