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3 College Dr

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1 Lake Ave

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East Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Brunswick, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the East Brunswick, NJ area range in price from $657 to $9,469 with an overall median price of $4,000. The three East Brunswick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greentree at $900, Jamesburg Park at $1,969, and Farrington Lake at $1,705. 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$2,635$90020
Jamesburg Park$2,770$1,96916
Farrington Lake$3,530$1,70539
Country Lane$4,137$1,75051
Lawrence Brook$4,137$965133
Tanners Corner$4,137$90054
Dunhams Corners$4,195$1,72533
Washington Heights$4,245$90086
Frost$4,295$90033
Newton Heights$4,295$90017

Cheapest Available East Brunswick Apartments for Rent

 

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
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Musical String House3071BR,1BA$1,700
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
North Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
North Brunswick Manor1 Bedroom - Tenant pays utilities1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ

As of June 22, 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 $2.02/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Model at Hadley Woods starting at $2,480 with a $2.02 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.
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.78
Hadley Woods$2.02/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.02
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE MANOR (RENOVATED)3BR,2BA$1.85
Millbrook Village North$2.94/sq.ft. - Sycamore1BR,1BA$2.11
30 Glendale Ave, Unit Donna30 Glendale Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
Leonardine Gardens2EH2BR,1BA$2.20
50 Neilson Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.13
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$2.01
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Brunswick

What type of rentals are currently available in East Brunswick?

There are currently 268 Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ with pricing that ranges from $900 to $9,469. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Brunswick ranging from $1,650 to $6,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Brunswick?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Brunswick ranges from $1,650 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,131.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Brunswick?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Brunswick range from $1,942 to $9,469, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,750 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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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