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Cheapest Available Branchburg Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Branchburg, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,724. Dorchester House in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Branchburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BrooksideCambridge Classic1BR,1BA$1,724
Dorchester House1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,800
The WarehouseRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,950
Namotur Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Crossings RaritanAD221BR,1BA$2,100
Lexington Apartments2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2,250
Somerville GardensRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath w/ W/D1BR,1BA$2,250
Avalon Somerville StationS3UStudio,1BA$2,280
Brookhaven Lofts1 Bedroom w/ Extra Closet1BR,1BA$2,320
The Lena1A11BR,1BA$2,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Branchburg, NJ and Nearby

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Branchburg area is the $2.45 price per square foot Three Bedroom Luxury Townhomes Model at North Branch Walk Luxury Rentals in the starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Branchburg apartment is the $2.21/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Deluxe Model at Stone Bridge at Raritan starting at $3,095 with a $2.06 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Branchburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North Branch Walk Luxury RentalsThree Bedroom Luxury Townhomes3BR,3.5BA$2.45
Stone Bridge at Raritan$2.21/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Deluxe2BR,2BA$2.06
New Center Greens Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.10
The Cobalt Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.69
Bridgewater Square, One Month Free!Princeton2BR,2BA$2.25
Brookhaven Lofts1 Bedroom w/ Powder Room1BR,1.5BA$2.28
Sunnymeade Run1 Bedroom Corner1BR,1BA$2.54
Somerville ParcThe Columbia1BR,1BA$2.83
Somerville GardensRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath w/ W/D1BR,1BA$2.87
Namotur Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.80

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Branchburg Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Branchburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Branchburg Apartment is $1,724 at Brookside.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Branchburg Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Branchburg is starting from $1,942 at Brookside.

What is the most affordable Branchburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Branchburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Center Greens Garden Apartments and starts from $3,095.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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