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111 Truman Dr SEdison, NJ 08817
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1 Dayton DrEdison, NJ 08820
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Greenfield Gardens
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Greenfield Gardens

48 N Evergreen RdEdison, NJ 08817
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $1,238 to $23,385 with an overall median price of $3,499. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Edison at $1,550, Amboy Avenue at $1,280, and Clara Barton at $1,280. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Edison Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Edison$3,170$1,55062
Amboy Avenue$3,297$1,28077
Clara Barton$3,297$1,28083
Oak Tree$3,350$1,280127
Raritan Manor$3,350$1,28091
Menlo Park$3,425$1,28090
Fords$3,500$1,28083
Stelton$3,500$1,238147
Valentine$3,500$1,28073
Lahiere$3,570$1,55071

Cheapest Available Edison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Edison, NJ is a Studio unit found at Highland Terrace Apartments in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,425. Tov Manor in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,595
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
114 Woodbridge AveONE BEDROOM APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1,650
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,675
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $1.92 price per square foot $2.69/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $2,955. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the 2 bed / 2 bath Model at Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township starting at $2,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Fords neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lamberts Mill Village$2.69/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.92
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE MANOR (RENOVATED)3BR,2BA$1.85
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Green PlazaSapphire I2BR,2BA$2.21
10 Landing Lane2 BR2BR,1BA$2.15
Riverside Village$2.16/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.16
816 Orlando Street, Unit 816 Orlando St816 Orlando Street1BR,1BA$2.17
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88

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Edison Overview

A quaint township located in Middlesex, New Jersey, Edison serves as home to over 100,000 residents. The area is rich with history and diversity, and it serves as a major hub for the distribution of many types of goods and services.

Why live in Edison, NJ?

In September 2016, Money Magazine named Edison one of the top four best places to live in New Jersey and one of the top 50 places to reside in the United States. With major employers like the John F. Kennedy Medical Center close by and a strong education system, it’s no secret why many people search for apartments in Edison, NJ. Rutgers University and the Middlesex Community college is close by, and Farrington Lake provides boating, swimming, fishing and rowing events.

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Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edison Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Edison?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Edison is under $1,685.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edison?

The cheapest apartment in Edison is Tov Manor which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Edison costs $3,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edison?

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 7 regular apartments in Edison 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 Edison?

Cheap apartments in Edison have an average cost of $533 which is $2,966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edison.

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