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27 Bartha Ave, Unit 27B
$1,600
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27 Bartha AveEdison, NJ 08817
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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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Clara Barton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clara Barton Apartments

101 A Woodbridge AveEdison, NJ 08837
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $650 to $10,768 with an overall median price of $3,616. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fords at $1,349, Valentine at $1,349, and Raritan Manor at $1,349. 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$2,895$1,34992
Valentine$3,029$1,34983
Raritan Manor$3,370$1,349303
Clara Barton$3,449$1,349292
Amboy Avenue$3,455$1,349286
Potters$3,625$1,349151
North Edison$3,645$1,349324
Lahiere$3,800$1,575253
Nixon Park$3,800$1,575254
South Edison$3,810$1,595247

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 $975. Edison Woods Senior in the South Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam2902X2 Standard2BR,2BA$975
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Estates1BR,1BA$1,670
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,675
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $1.60 price per square foot 960 Glenwood Ave Model at 960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the $2.94/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village starting at $3,405 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Potters 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.
960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood960 Glenwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.60
Lamberts Mill Village$2.94/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.21
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.24
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
Rivendell at EdisonRaritan 21BR,1BA$2.13
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.12
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
27 Bartha Ave, Unit 27B27 Bartha Ave1BR,1BA$2.00

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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 $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edison?

The cheapest apartment in Edison is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in Edison costs $3,616.

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 53 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 $1,017 which is $2,599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edison.

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