Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ from $900 (36 Rentals)

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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: 10/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the East Brunswick, NJ area range in price from $657 to $7,051 with an overall median price of $3,973. The three East Brunswick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Jamesburg Park at $1,750, Farrington Lake at $1,695, and Greentree at $1,605. 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
Jamesburg Park$2,785$1,75014
Farrington Lake$3,395$1,69550
Greentree$3,500$1,60522
Country Lane$4,187$1,69563
Tanners Corner$4,187$1,62568
Lawrence Brook$4,195$940137
Turnpike East$4,200$657612
Dunhams Corners$4,245$1,72539
Frost$4,295$1,60536
Newton Heights$4,295$1,62525

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 $1,500. 114 Woodbridge Ave in the Stelton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. 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$1,500
114 Woodbridge AveONE BEDROOM APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1,600
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
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 October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Brunswick area is the $1.88 price per square foot 312 Model at Musical String House in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value East Brunswick apartment is the Longhorn Model at Lofts at Helmetta starting at $2,799 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Dunhams Corners 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$1.88
Lofts at HelmettaLonghorn2BR,2BA$2.07
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.78
Camelot at TownelakeMorgan1BR,1BA$2.24
60 Georges Rd, Unit Left60 Georges Rd2BR,1BA$1.67
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel B - section 12BR,1BA$2.03
Leonardine Gardens2AD2BR,1BA$2.15
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE REGENCY2BR,1BA$1.97
Village Green LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.15
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Brunswick Apartments

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 $3,973.

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 56 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 $199 which is $3,774 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Brunswick.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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