Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Turnpike East Neighborhood of East Brunswick, NJ from $400 (41 Rentals)

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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 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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North Brunswick Crescent
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Brunswick Crescent

1000 Crescent CtNorth Brunswick, NJ 08902
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Rivers Apartments

611 Abbington DrEast Windsor, NJ 08520
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Adams Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Place

1 Adams PlNew 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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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 The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods) priced from $781. Valor Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Turnpike East apartments for rent in East Brunswick, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$781
Valor Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,080
Maher Manor Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,247
55+ Heritage Village at Elton Corner1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
Market LivingStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,525
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Turnpike East, NJ

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Turnpike East 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 Turnpike East apartment is the THE MANOR (RENOVATED) Model at Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes starting at $2,242 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Lawrence Brook 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.
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.78
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE MANOR (RENOVATED)3BR,2BA$1.85
Stamford SquareModel C-12BR,2BA$1.80
30 Glendale Ave, Unit Donna30 Glendale Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
363 Sunshine Ct1 bed1BR,1.5BA$1.44
Geick Park ResidencyUnit A1BR,2BA$1.72
Valor Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88
55+ Heritage Village at Elton Corner1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89

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Turnpike East, East Brunswick, NJ

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in East Brunswick, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Turnpike East Neighborhood in East Brunswick, NJ

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,595.

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

The cheapest apartment in Turnpike East is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Turnpike East costs $3,300.

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 48 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 $147 which is $3,153 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Turnpike East.

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