Cheap Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ from $500 (63 Rentals)

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Trafalgar Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trafalgar Gardens

1 Dayton DrEdison, NJ 08820
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Greenfield Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Gardens

48 N Evergreen RdEdison, NJ 08817
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The Park Apartments
Studio to 1 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 2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Station Pl

21 Station PlMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Deer Creek Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Creek Village

1 Riverview DrSouth River, NJ 08882
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Cornell Arms
Studio Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Bayard Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayard Street Apartments

99 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Metuchen Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metuchen Manor

43 Middlesex AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Edison, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $965 to $20,232 with an overall median price of $4,867. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fords at $1,280, Valentine at $1,280, and Amboy Avenue 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
Fords$2,770$1,28088
Valentine$3,127$1,28074
Amboy Avenue$5,000$1,28082
Clara Barton$5,000$1,28088
Menlo Park$5,000$1,280100
North Edison$5,000$1,280103
Oak Tree$5,000$1,280131
Potters$5,000$1,280140
Pumptown$5,000$1,45042
Raritan Manor$5,000$1,28096

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 $1,080. Highland Terrace Apartments in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,080
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
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $0.32 price per square foot 204 Montrose Ave Model at 204 Montrose Ave, Unit D in the in the North Edison neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village starting at $2,995 with a $1.94 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.
204 Montrose Ave, Unit D204 Montrose Ave4BR,2BA$0.32
Lamberts Mill Village$2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.94
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Parsonage Hill Village$2.22/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$1.57
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
30 Glendale Ave, Unit Donna30 Glendale Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
Riverside Village$2.03/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.03
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

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 $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edison?

The cheapest apartment in Edison is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Edison costs $4,867.

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 46 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 $567 which is $4,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edison.

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