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Truman Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Truman Square

111 Truman Dr SEdison, NJ 08817
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Trafalgar Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trafalgar Gardens

1 Dayton DrEdison, NJ 08820
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The Park Apartments
Studio to 2 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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21 Station Pl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21 Station Pl

21 Station PlMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Cornell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Deer Creek Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Creek Village

1 Riverview DrSouth River, NJ 08882
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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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730-734 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

730-734 Park Ave

730-734 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Edison, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 10/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $940 to $7,071 with an overall median price of $3,436. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fords at $1,349, Valentine at $1,349, and South Edison at $1,550. 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$2,850$1,349107
Valentine$2,950$1,34995
South Edison$3,180$1,55072
Amboy Avenue$3,262$1,349100
Clara Barton$3,262$1,349107
Stelton$3,345$940190
Oak Tree$3,350$1,349149
Raritan Manor$3,350$1,349113
Menlo Park$3,355$1,349117
Lahiere$3,575$1,55083

Cheapest Available Edison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Edison, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,145. 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
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,145
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
114 Woodbridge AveONE BEDROOM APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1,600
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,625
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Gill Lane1 Bedroom Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,670

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $2.07 price per square foot $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the $2.05/sq.ft. - A Model at Parsonage Hill Village starting at $2,620 with a $2.05 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$2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.07
Parsonage Hill Village$2.05/sq.ft. - A2BR,2BA$2.05
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.03
125 Main St, Unit 3125 Main St2BR,1BA$1.52
720 Madison Ave, Unit 3720 Madison Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Green PlazaSapphire II2BR,2BA$2.15
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE REGENCY2BR,1BA$1.97
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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Getting Around Edison, NJ

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 $1,670.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edison?

The cheapest apartment in Edison is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Edison costs $3,436.

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 35 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 $523 which is $2,913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edison.

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