Cheap Homes for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ from $1,700 (32 Rentals)

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property at 92 Paul Robeson Blvd

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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92 Paul Robeson Blvd

New BrunswickNJ08901

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property at 205 College Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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205 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817

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East Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Brunswick, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the East Brunswick, NJ area range in price from $1,000 to $8,500 with an overall median price of $4,340. The three East Brunswick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Country Lane at $1,750, Greentree at $1,850, and Newton Heights at $1,850. 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
Country Lane$3,462$1,75025
Greentree$3,512$1,85015
Newton Heights$3,512$1,85017
Tanners Corner$3,525$1,75027
Frost$3,562$1,85026
Dunhams Corners$3,625$1,75033
Jamesburg Park$3,800$2,00015
Farrington Lake$4,000$1,75046
Lawrence Brook$6,000$1,75037
Washington Heights$6,000$1,75032

Cheapest Available East Brunswick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Brunswick, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Winding Wood Apartments in the Southwood neighborhood priced from $1,605. Tov Manor in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Brunswick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$1,605
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
132 S Main St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
North Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
Gardens At RaritanJUNIOR ONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,725
Taylor GardensA11BR,1BA$1,745
The Highland Collection1 Bedroom Highland1BR,1BA$1,780
Musical String House3061BR,1BA$1,820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Brunswick area is the $2.08 price per square foot 105 Commons At Kingswood Dr Model at 105 Commons At Kingswood Dr, Unit 105 commons at kingswood in the in the Dunhams Corners neighborhood starting from $2,810. The second greatest value East Brunswick apartment is the 160 Main St Model at 160 Main St, Unit 1 starting at $2,795 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Lawrence Brook 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.
105 Commons At Kingswood Dr, Unit 105 commons at kingswood105 Commons At Kingswood Dr2BR,2BA$2.08
160 Main St, Unit 1160 Main St3BR,2.5BA$2.08
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
180 Highland Ave, Unit 1180 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
120 N Main St, Unit 2nd floor120 N Main St2BR,1BA$2.29
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel B - section 12BR,1BA$2.03
Leonardine Gardens2EH2BR,1BA$2.30
Millbrook Village$2.20/sq.ft. - Cypress1BR,1BA$2.20
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
The Highland Collection1 Bedroom Highland1BR,1BA$2.37

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Brunswick

What type of rentals are currently available in East Brunswick?

There are currently 287 Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $6,104. There are also 112 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Brunswick ranging from $1,750 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 $1,750 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,943.

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 $5,025, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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