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175 Buckelew Ave

JamesburgNJ08831

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North Brunswick
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Brunswick

740 Hermann RdNorth Brunswick, NJ 08902
Senior Living
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The Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Park Apartments

222 Denison StHighland Park, NJ 08904
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Willett Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willett Gardens

50 Willett AveSouth River, NJ 08882
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Deer Creek Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Creek Village

1 Riverview DrSouth River, NJ 08882
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114 Woodbridge Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

114 Woodbridge Ave

114 Woodbridge AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
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43 S Adelaide Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 S Adelaide Ave

43 S Adelaide AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
Student Housing
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New Brunswick Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

New Brunswick Apartments

33 Paul Robeson BlvdNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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East Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Brunswick, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the East Brunswick, NJ area range in price from $657 to $8,765 with an overall median price of $3,763. The three East Brunswick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greentree at $1,605, Jamesburg Park at $1,500, and Turnpike East at $657. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Brunswick Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Greentree$2,535$1,60527
Jamesburg Park$2,742$1,50022
Turnpike East$3,481$657668
Farrington Lake$3,535$1,69581
Dunhams Corners$4,095$1,50064
Lawrence Brook$4,137$940115
Country Lane$4,162$1,69562
Tanners Corner$4,162$1,69563
Washington Heights$4,162$1,40086
Frost$4,195$1,50059

Cheapest Available East Brunswick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Brunswick, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Tov Manor in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,550. Winding Wood Apartments in the Southwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,605. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Brunswick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,550
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$1,605
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
The Highland Collection1 Bedroom Highland1BR,1BA$1,631
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Brunswick area is the $2.14 price per square foot $2.14/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den Model at Millbrook Village in the in the South Edison neighborhood starting from $2,655. The second greatest value East Brunswick apartment is the $2.25/sq.ft. - Redwood Model at Millbrook Village North starting at $2,485 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the South Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Brunswick apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Millbrook Village$2.14/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den2BR,2BA$2.14
Millbrook Village North$2.25/sq.ft. - Redwood2BR,1.5BA$2.25
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel B - section 12BR,1BA$2.03
125 Main St125 Main St2BR,1BA$1.79
37 Reservoir Ave, Unit #237 Reservoir Ave1BR,1BA$1.90
Leonardine Gardens2AD2BR,1BA$2.20
Wyndmoor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
50 Neilson Apartments2 BED2BR,1BA$2.25
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.94
59 Harrigan St, Unit 59 B59 Harrigan StStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Brunswick Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Brunswick?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Brunswick is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Brunswick?

The cheapest apartment in East Brunswick is Tov Manor which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in East Brunswick costs $3,763.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Brunswick?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 152 regular apartments in East Brunswick that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Brunswick?

Cheap apartments in East Brunswick have an average cost of $1,148 which is $2,615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Brunswick.

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