Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of East Brunswick, NJ from $1,200 (32 Rentals)

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property at 33 Obert St

$1,850 - $1,950

1 Bedroom Rentals

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33 Obert St

South RiverNJ08882
property at 53 Hassart St

$2,200

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53 Hassart St

New BrunswickNJ08901

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willett Gardens

50 Willett AveSouth River, NJ 08882
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

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33 Paul Robeson BlvdNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Washington Heights, East Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Heights area of East Brunswick, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Tov Manor priced from $1,650. Sherwood Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,660. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in East Brunswick, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Sherwood Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,660
132 S Main St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Taylor Gardens1BR1BR,1BA$1,695
Musical String House2081BR,1BA$1,750
Village Green LivingOne Bedroom Deluxe - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825
Gardens At RaritanJUNIOR ONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NJ

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $1.57 price per square foot 125 Main St Model at 125 Main St, Unit 4 in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $1,885. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom - 1,108 sqft Model at Riverside Towers Apartment Homes starting at $2,458 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
125 Main St, Unit 4125 Main St2BR,1BA$1.57
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,108 sqft2BR,1BA$2.22
37 Reservoir Ave, Unit #237 Reservoir Ave1BR,1BA$1.90
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
Village Green LivingOne Bedroom Deluxe W/ Washer & Dryer1BR,1BA$2.31
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
54 Willett Ave, Unit 13A54 Willett Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
132 S Main St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.42
Taylor Gardens1BR1BR,1BA$2.61
Sherwood Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.81

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New Jersey, including East Brunswick. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Washington Heights is Tov Manor which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Washington Heights costs $4,137.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Heights?

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 15 regular apartments in Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights?

Cheap apartments in Washington Heights have an average cost of $984 which is $3,153 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Heights.

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