Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ from $900 (28 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 1 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 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Creek Village

1 Riverview DrSouth River, NJ 08882
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New Brunswick Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Brunswick Apartments

33 Paul Robeson BlvdNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Ausonia Apartments
1 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: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the East Brunswick, NJ area range in price from $657 to $9,242 with an overall median price of $3,617. The three East Brunswick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greentree at $1,605, Jamesburg Park at $1,969, and Frost 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
Greentree$2,597$1,60518
Jamesburg Park$2,749$1,96914
Frost$3,322$1,60534
Newton Heights$3,322$1,62524
Turnpike East$3,500$657489
Farrington Lake$3,505$1,70547
Country Lane$4,137$1,83557
Lawrence Brook$4,137$1,23896
Tanners Corner$4,137$1,62559
Dunhams Corners$4,195$1,77030

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
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$1,605
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
114 Woodbridge AveONE BEDROOM APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1,650
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
North Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
North Brunswick Manor1 Bedroom - Tenant pays utilities1BR,1BA$1,770

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

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Brunswick area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at North Village Apartments in the in the Farrington Lake neighborhood starting from $2,279. The second greatest value East Brunswick apartment is the $2.46/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den Model at Millbrook Village starting at $3,045 with a $2.46 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.
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.78
Millbrook Village$2.46/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den2BR,2BA$2.46
Hadley Woods$2.06/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.06
Musical String House2122BR,2BA$2.05
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE MANOR (RENOVATED)3BR,2BA$1.85
Wyndmoor Apartments1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.22
143 College Dr143 College Dr2BR,1BA$2.33
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$2.01
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$2.47

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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

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $3,617.

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 10 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 $163 which is $3,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Brunswick.

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