Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fords Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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Greenfield Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Gardens

48 N Evergreen RdEdison, NJ 08817
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Metuchen Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metuchen Manor

43 Middlesex AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Metuchen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metuchen Apartments

7-11 Green StMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Redfield Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redfield Village

6 Redfield Village DrMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Fords, Edison, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fords Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fords area of Edison, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenfield Gardens priced from $1,795. Parkside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Fords apartments for rent in Edison, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,800
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom with Basement1BR,1BA$1,870
Woodbridge Hills - 55+$2.37/sq.ft. - The Merlot1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fords, NJ

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fords area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 bed / 2 bath Model at Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Fords apartment is the $2.22/sq.ft. - B Model at Parsonage Hill Village starting at $2,035 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Fords neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fords apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Parsonage Hill Village$2.22/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$1.57
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.28
33 Carlton St S, Unit 133 Carlton St S2BR,1BA$1.75
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Evergreen Meadows$2.62/sq.ft. - D-11BR,1BA$2.40
Dalina Manor - 55+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.32
Woodbridge Hills - 55+$2.58/sq.ft. - The Napa1BR,1BA$2.61
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.52
Crossroads GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fords, Edison, NJ

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Edison, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New Jersey, including Edison. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fords Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fords?

The cheapest apartment in Fords is Greenfield Gardens which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Fords costs $2,887.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fords?

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 1 regular apartments in Fords that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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