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Apartments for Rent in New Jersey under $500

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Apartments for Rent in New Jersey under $500. 43 Rentals Available
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    505 Mitchell Ave, Burlington, NJ 08016
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 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
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and chairs
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    348 Duncan Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $312+
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  • 45 William Street Studio Apartment for Rent
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    45 William Street, Newark, NJ 07102
    STUDIO $200
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a television
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    230 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge, NJ 07661
    1 BED $417+
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  • a large building with many windows and a fence in front of it
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    125 LAKE ST, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
    STUDIO $200
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    1585 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
    STUDIO $500
  • a solo nails store with a balcony on top of a building
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    4925 Bergenline Avenue, West New York, NJ 07093
    STUDIO $354+
  • the building in which the apartment is located
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    600-656 Ringwood Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
    STUDIO $110
  • a green logo with the word community investors strategies
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    1100 Tanyard Oaks Court, Sewell, NJ 08080
    1 BED $424+
  • a playground with a slide and other playground equipment in front of apartments
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    1 Oaks Drive, Suite 300, Woolwich Twp, NJ 08085
    1 BED $451+
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    738 South Second Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $473
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in New Jersey last updated?

Prices and availability in New Jersey were last updated on 21 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in New Jersey?

The best apartments in New Jersey are: The Forge at Glassworks, Maple Tree Manor, Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel 62+ Community, The Willows at Cedar Knolls - Formerly Saddlebrook Court and The Willows at Manalapan - Formerly The Woods.

What type of rental buildings are in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, 36% of the residents are renting compared to 64% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of New Jersey's rentals, 69% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 12% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in New Jersey under $500

Are you looking for a smart space where you can easily combine comfort with convenience? You will surely find the property that perfectly fits your needs with this variety of options. RentCafe offers you 43 apartments for rent in New Jersey from 12 modern buildings, so you’ll certainly find something suitable for you. If you want to live alone or with your partner, you might want to look for a studio or browse through our selection of 1 bedroom apartments. If you need more space but you don’t want to spend more than necessary on a monthly rent, check out our 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartments for less than $500, and make the most out of your budget.

Finding the best rental near you

New Jersey is an amazing place to call home, with several rentals under $500 for you to choose from. There are many options and filters you can apply to your search to make the process easier and to find your next apartment faster and more efficiently. Asking yourself ‘are there any cheap apartments near me’? With our helpful filters, you can easily find the home of your dreams that also fits within your budget. With rent prices as low as $110 in New Jersey, you can find affordable and appealing apartments that match your requirements. Sort your search by ‘Rent’ ascending to see the cheapest ones at the top of the list. As soon as you find your perfect apartment, make sure to contact the property to check for availability or apply online directly on RentCafe.

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