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property at 9 Koster Blvd

9 Koster Blvd

EdisonNJ08837

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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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Greenfield Gardens
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Greenfield Gardens

48 N Evergreen RdEdison, NJ 08817
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Clara Barton Apartments
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Clara Barton Apartments

101 A Woodbridge AveEdison, NJ 08837
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property at 32 Heston Ave

32 Heston Ave

South AmboyNJ08879

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Edison, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $1,000 to $16,950 with an overall median price of $3,453. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fords at $1,280, Valentine at $1,280, and South Edison at $1,100. 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$2,800$1,280100
Valentine$2,900$1,28088
South Edison$3,155$1,10065
Stelton$3,320$1,000109
Oak Tree$3,350$1,280141
Amboy Avenue$3,425$1,280100
Clara Barton$3,425$1,280106
Menlo Park$3,425$1,280113
Raritan Manor$3,425$1,280114
Lahiere$3,570$1,10072

Cheapest Available Edison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Edison, NJ is a Studio unit found at Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,400. 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
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE BRUNSWICKStudio,1BA$1,400
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,675
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $2.15 price per square foot $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,305. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the 2 bed / 2 bath Model at Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township starting at $2,700 with a $1.93 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$2.15
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.93
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.09
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Parsonage Hill Village$2.11/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.11
Riverside Village$2.03/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.19
824 Orlando St, Unit 824824 Orlando St1BR,1BA$2.17
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88
999 Raritan Rd999 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.13

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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.
  • 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 $1,695.

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 $3,453.

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 10 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 $491 which is $2,962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edison.

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