Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ from $900 (31 Rentals)

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North Brunswick
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Brunswick

740 Hermann RdNorth Brunswick, NJ 08902
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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
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East Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Brunswick, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the East Brunswick, NJ area range in price from $657 to $6,964 with an overall median price of $3,796. The three East Brunswick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greentree at $1,605, Jamesburg Park at $1,994, and Farrington Lake at $1,720. 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$2,600$1,60515
Jamesburg Park$2,722$1,99414
Farrington Lake$3,445$1,72044
Turnpike East$3,585$657501
Lawrence Brook$4,162$1,40092
Country Lane$4,187$1,83554
Tanners Corner$4,187$1,62556
Washington Heights$4,191$1,40086
Dunhams Corners$4,195$1,72036
Frost$4,245$1,60534

Cheapest Available East Brunswick Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Brunswick, NJ is a Studio unit found at Highland Terrace Apartments in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,425. Tov Manor in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Brunswick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
Gardens At RaritanEF-STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,602
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$1,605
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Leonardine Gardens1EH1BR,1BA$1,625
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesStudio - 400 sqftStudio,1BA$1,710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Brunswick area is the $1.93 price per square foot 312 Model at Musical String House in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value East Brunswick apartment is the 210 S 4th Ave Model at 210 S 4th Ave, Unit First starting at $2,900 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Stelton 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$1.93
210 S 4th Ave, Unit First210 S 4th Ave3BR,1BA$2.23
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.78
Hadley Woods$2.06/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.06
3716 Birchwood Ct3716 Birchwood Ct1BR,1BA$1.81
Gandhi Rental LLCApt 32BR,1BA$2.20
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel B - section 12BR,1BA$2.03
Leonardine Gardens2AD2BR,1BA$2.15
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88
308 S 3rd Ave, Unit 308-A308 S 3rd Ave1BR,1BA$2.25

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Getting Around East Brunswick, NJ

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,710.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Brunswick is Tov Manor which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in East Brunswick costs $3,796.

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 16 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 $187 which is $3,609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Brunswick.

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