Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth NJ
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Elizabeth Market Snapshot
Average 1-Bedroom Rent is $1,588/mo
Up 1% From Last Year
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Explore Rent Prices Near Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth, NJ’s average rent price is $2,338 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.
| Average Rent | |
|---|---|
| Roselle | $1,500 |
| Newark | $2,347 |
| Linden | $1,902 |
| Bayonne | $2,411 |
| Irvington | $2,072 |
Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.
Elizabeth, NJ Apartments for Rent
Settle into Elizabeth, a historic port city on Newark Bay with fast connections across North Jersey and into NYC. If you’re browsing apartments for rent in Elizabeth, expect easy commuting: NJ Transit from Elizabeth and North Elizabeth stations gets you to Newark Penn in about 10 minutes and to New York Penn in roughly 30, with the Turnpike, Routes 1/9, and the Goethals Bridge close by, plus Newark Liberty International Airport next door. Weekends are simple too—shop The Mills at Jersey Gardens, stroll Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park in Elizabethport, or visit Boxwood Hall and the First Presbyterian Church for a look at early American history. Warinanco Park and Mattano Park add trails, ballfields, and seasonal rink time.
Where to look for apartments: Midtown puts you by Broad Street dining, the Ritz Theatre, and Elizabeth Station; Elmora has small markets, bakeries, and quick access to Warinanco Park; Peterstown (the Burg) is known for old-school delis and classic rowhouses; Elizabethport lines the waterfront with historic streets and bay views; North Elizabeth suits commuters with a quieter feel and its own station; Bayway sits near the Turnpike and Goethals Bridge with convenient retail; Keighry Head features attractive historic homes near City Hall and the courthouse. Consider apartments near The Mills at Jersey Gardens or rentals close to Elizabeth Station if you want transit and shopping at your door.
Elizabeth, NJ Rental Insights
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The average rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $1,589 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Elizabeth, NJ is slightly less expensive than much of the country.
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The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Elizabeth, NJ are 07202, 07201, and 07208.
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The cost of living in Elizabeth, NJ is 13.8% higher than the national average. Daily expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation generally cost more than in many other U.S. cities.
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To live comfortably in Elizabeth, NJ as a single adult with no dependents, aim for a salary of at least $98,000 before taxes. Expect to spend about $8,664/year for groceries, $12,456 for goods and services, and $42,828/year for housing. To decide how much you should spend on rent, use our rent affordability calculator.
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You can find flexible rentals in Elizabeth, NJ by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 732 Elizabeth apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Elizabeth, NJ has limited transit options. A car is recommended for most errands and commutes.
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Students renting in Elizabeth, NJ have access to Union County Coll., Elizabeth, Kean University, Essex County College, and Coll. of Staten Island, CUNY.