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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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New Brunswick Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

New Brunswick Apartments

33 Paul Robeson BlvdNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Ausonia Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ausonia Apartments

501-505 Raritan AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
Corporate Housing
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East Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Brunswick, NJ

Pricing Updated: 01/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the East Brunswick, NJ area range in price from $657 to $6,851 with an overall median price of $3,772. The three East Brunswick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greentree at $1,605, Jamesburg Park at $1,994, 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$2,595$1,60523
Jamesburg Park$2,767$1,99413
Turnpike East$3,450$657641
Farrington Lake$3,507$1,64060
Country Lane$4,137$1,74570
Lawrence Brook$4,137$940128
Tanners Corner$4,137$1,71573
Washington Heights$4,187$1,400108
Dunhams Corners$4,195$1,64043
Frost$4,195$1,60540

Cheapest Available East Brunswick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Brunswick, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Deer Creek Village in the Southwood neighborhood priced from $1,399. Tov Manor in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Brunswick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Deer Creek Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,550
114 Woodbridge AveONE BEDROOM APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1,600
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$1,605
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
North Brunswick Manor1 Bedroom - Heat and Hot Water Included1BR,1BA$1,640
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Brunswick area is the $1.72 price per square foot 312 Model at Musical String House in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value East Brunswick apartment is the $2.25/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den Model at Millbrook Village starting at $2,795 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.
Musical String House3123BR,4BA$1.72
Millbrook Village$2.25/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den2BR,2BA$2.25
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,108 sqft2BR,1BA$2.11
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel B - section 12BR,1BA$2.03
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE REGENCY2BR,1BA$1.97
32 Kathleen Pl, Unit 1 Bedroom Basement Appt32 Kathleen Pl1BR,1BA$2.11
Renaissance PropertiesThe Bristol 12BR,2BA$2.31
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.94
Leonardine Gardens1EH1BR,1BA$2.23
Deer Creek Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 Deer Creek Village which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in East Brunswick costs $3,772.

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 61 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 $229 which is $3,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Brunswick.

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