Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Turnpike East Neighborhood of East Brunswick, NJ from $400 (42 Rentals)

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Valor Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valor Pointe

210 Cranbury Half Acre RdMonroe Township, NJ 08831
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Marineview East & West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marineview East & West

57 Water StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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North Brunswick
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Brunswick

740 Hermann RdNorth Brunswick, NJ 08902
Senior Living
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390 State St
Studio Apartments

390 State St

390 State StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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Pine Gate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Gate Apartments

35 Osage DrOld Bridge, NJ 08857
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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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North Brunswick Crescent
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Brunswick Crescent

1000 Crescent CtNorth Brunswick, NJ 08902
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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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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
Student Housing
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Twin Rivers Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Rivers Apartments

611 Abbington DrEast Windsor, NJ 08520
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Adams Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Place

1 Adams PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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97-99 Bayard
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

97-99 Bayard

97 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Bayard Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayard Street Apartments

99 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Voorhees Station I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Voorhees Station I

853-863 Somerset StSomerset, NJ 08873
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8 Monmouth Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8 Monmouth Ave

8 Monmouth AveFreehold, NJ 07728
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Turnpike East, East Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Turnpike East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Turnpike East area of East Brunswick, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at SoCam290 priced from $975. Maher Manor Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Turnpike East apartments for rent in East Brunswick, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam2902X2 Standard2BR,2BA$975
Maher Manor Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,418
55+ Heritage Village at Elton Corner1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,424
Heritage Village at Manalapan, 55+ Community1 BR1BR,1BA$1,443
Parkview at Madison3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$1,605
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Turnpike East, NJ

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Turnpike East area is the $2.03 price per square foot 2 BD Model at Old Bridge Town Center in the in the Browntown neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Turnpike East apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at North Village Apartments starting at $2,342 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Farrington Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Turnpike East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Old Bridge Town Center2 BD2BR,2BA$2.03
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
Hidden LakeBrookdale - B1BR,1BA$1.69
Stamford SquareModel D2BR,2BA$2.14
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel B - section 12BR,1BA$2.03
The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Parkwood Village$2.08/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
Heritage Village at Manalapan, 55+ Community1 BR1BR,1BA$2.08
Maher Manor Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Brunswick. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Turnpike East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Turnpike East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Turnpike East is under $1,625.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Turnpike East?

The cheapest apartment in Turnpike East is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in Turnpike East costs $4,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Turnpike East?

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 79 regular apartments in Turnpike East 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 Turnpike East?

Cheap apartments in Turnpike East have an average cost of $338 which is $3,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Turnpike East.

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