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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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$1,850 - $1,950

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33 Obert St

South RiverNJ08882

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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East Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Brunswick, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the East Brunswick, NJ area range in price from $657 to $9,933 with an overall median price of $3,648. The three East Brunswick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Jamesburg Park at $1,650, Dunhams Corners at $1,750, 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$2,777$1,65013
Dunhams Corners$2,850$1,75058
Greentree$3,100$1,60525
Frost$3,300$1,60555
Farrington Lake$3,465$1,69579
Turnpike East$4,000$657590
Newton Heights$4,095$1,71538
Country Lane$4,137$1,69563
Lawrence Brook$4,137$975108
Tanners Corner$4,137$1,69563

Cheapest Available East Brunswick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Brunswick, NJ is a Studio unit found at Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,400. 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
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE BRUNSWICKStudio,1BA$1,400
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$1,605
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Taylor Gardens1BR1BR,1BA$1,695
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
Leonardine Gardens1EH1BR,1BA$1,715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Brunswick area is the $1.28 price per square foot 326-1 Wayne St Model at 326-1 Wayne St in the in the Stelton neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value East Brunswick apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at North Village Apartments starting at $2,521 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Farrington Lake 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.
326-1 Wayne St326-1 Wayne St2BR,1BA$1.28
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.97
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,108 sqft2BR,1BA$2.22
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel B - section 12BR,1BA$2.03
Leonardine Gardens2EH2BR,1BA$2.30
Amaranth at North Brunswick, LLCMagnolia 1b1b+d1BR,1BA$2.28
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
Wyndmoor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
Village Green LivingOne Bedroom Deluxe W/ Washer & Dryer1BR,1BA$2.31
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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

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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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 Winding Wood Apartments which is listed at $1,605, while the average apartment in East Brunswick costs $3,648.

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 167 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 $1,096 which is $2,552 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Brunswick.

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