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property at 66 Alcoa Ave

$1,800

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66 Alcoa Ave

EdisonNJ08837

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Truman Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Truman Square

111 Truman Dr SEdison, NJ 08817
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35 Mill Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Mill Rd

35 Mill RdEdison, NJ 08817
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Trafalgar Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trafalgar Gardens

1 Dayton DrEdison, NJ 08820
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Village Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Commons

1 Limelight CtEdison, NJ 08820
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Clara Barton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clara Barton Apartments

101 A Woodbridge AveEdison, NJ 08837
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property at 205 College Dr

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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205 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817
property at 142 Lakeside Dr S

$1,000 - $1,200

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$1,000 - $1,200
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142 Lakeside Dr S

PiscatawayNJ08854
property at 239 New York Ave

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

239 New York Ave

New BrunswickNJ08901

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $859 to $16,208 with an overall median price of $3,845. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fords at $1,349, Valentine at $1,349, and Oak Tree at $1,325. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Edison Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fords$2,965$1,349175
Valentine$3,050$1,349168
Oak Tree$3,155$1,325287
Amboy Avenue$3,272$1,349336
Clara Barton$3,272$1,349341
Menlo Park$3,272$1,349193
Raritan Manor$3,272$1,349354
Stelton$3,300$859131
South Edison$3,800$1,325222
Lahiere$4,885$1,325224

Cheapest Available Edison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Edison, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,025. Brooklawn Gardens in the Madison Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam2902X2 Upgraded2BR,2BA$1,025
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,550
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Lower Level Manor1BR,1BA$1,705
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Taylor GardensA11BR,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $0.82 price per square foot Fulham - 5x5 E3 Model at The Standard at New Brunswick in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $1,179. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the $1.97/sq.ft. - The Cypress Model at Durham Woods starting at $2,495 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the South Edison 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.
The Standard at New BrunswickFulham - 5x5 E35BR,5BA$0.82
Durham Woods$1.97/sq.ft. - The Cypress2BR,1.5BA$1.97
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Green PlazaOpal II2BR,2BA$2.16
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
321 Durham Ave, Unit Room 1321 Durham Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
Rivendell at EdisonRaritan 21BR,1BA$2.13
Riverside Village$1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
SoCam2901X1 Standard1BR,1BA$1.78

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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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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 $1,745.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edison?

The cheapest apartment in Edison is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,210, while the average apartment in Edison costs $3,845.

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 38 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 $612 which is $3,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edison.

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