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Branchburg, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Branchburg Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Branchburg, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Dorchester House in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,699. Brookside in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,724. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Branchburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dorchester House1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,699
BrooksideCambridge Classic1BR,1BA$1,724
Namotur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
South Bridge Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
The WarehouseRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,950
Avalon Somerville StationSM4Studio,1BA$1,965
Lexington Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,000
Bridgewater Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,025
Crossings RaritanAD251BR,1BA$2,100
Somerville GardensRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath w/ W/D1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Branchburg, NJ and Nearby

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Branchburg area is the $2.51 price per square foot Three Bedroom Luxury Townhomes Model at North Branch Walk Luxury Rentals in the starting from $4,095. The second greatest value Branchburg apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at New Center Greens Garden Apartments starting at $2,835 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Parkside At Mountain View neighborhood. 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$2.51
New Center Greens Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.10
Stone Bridge at Raritan$2.07/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den2BR,2BA$2.05
Bridgewater Square, Two Weeks Free!Princeton2BR,2BA$2.25
Brookhaven Lofts1 Bedroom w/ Powder Room1BR,1.5BA$2.28
Somerville ParcThe Benton1BR,1.5BA$2.63
The Cobalt Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.50
Sunnymeade Run1 Bedroom Corner1BR,1BA$2.44
Fairway 28A21BR,1BA$2.56
South Bridge Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 $1,699 at Dorchester House.

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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