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

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Royal Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Gardens

85 Tices LnEast Brunswick, NJ 08816
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92 Paul Robeson Blvd

New BrunswickNJ08901
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Willett Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willett Gardens

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

New Brunswick Apartments

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 132 S Main St priced from $1,695. Sherwood Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,710. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in East Brunswick, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
132 S Main St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Sherwood Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,710
Taylor GardensA11BR,1BA$1,795
Musical String House2101BR,2BA$1,875
Village Green LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated/ WD/ DW1BR,1BA$1,875
Tov ManorRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,875
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE REGENCY2BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NJ

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $1.42 price per square foot 111 S Main St Model at 111 S Main St, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom - 1,108 sqft Model at Riverside Towers Apartment Homes starting at $2,528 with a $2.28 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.
111 S Main St, Unit 2nd Floor111 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.42
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,108 sqft2BR,1BA$2.28
178 Redmond St, Unit Unit #1178 Redmond St2BR,1BA$2.30
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE REGENCY2BR,1BA$1.97
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
Tov ManorRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.34
56 Willett Ave, Unit 6B56 Willett AveStudio ,1BA$1.99
175 Old Bridge Tpke, Unit First Floor APt.175 Old Bridge Tpke1BR,1BA$2.50
54 Willett Ave, Unit 13A54 Willett Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
132 S Main St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.42

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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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 a cheap apartment in Washington Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Heights is under $1,900.

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

The cheapest apartment in Washington Heights is 132 S Main St which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Washington Heights costs $2,898.

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 2 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 $205 which is $2,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Heights.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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