Cheap Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ from $500 with Washer/Dryer (72 Rentals)

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1 Limelight CtEdison, NJ 08820
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property at 142 Lakeside Dr S

$1,000 - $1,200

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142 Lakeside Dr S

PiscatawayNJ08854

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property at 239 New York Ave

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

239 New York Ave

New BrunswickNJ08901

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.