
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fords Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,200 (19 Rentals)
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Parkwood Gardens

9 Koster Blvd
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Hillside Gardens

41 Reilly Ct

Woodbridge Terrace
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Fords, Edison, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fords?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fords Studio Apartments | $2,181 | $2,039 | $2,297 |
Fords 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $1,280 | $2,910 |
Fords 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,991 | $1,530 | $10,000+ |
Fords 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $2,294 | $3,515 |
Fords 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $2,560 | $2,560 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fords Neighborhood of Edison, NJ.
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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. Hillside Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,830. Here are the most affordable Fords apartments for rent in Edison, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greenfield Gardens | $1.95/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Hillside Gardens | 1BR 2nd floor Front | 1BR,1BA | $1,830 |
Gill Lane | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,830 |
Clara Barton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Woodbridge Terrace | 1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fords, NJ
As of September 13, 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 Birchmont Model at Autumn Hills starting at $2,565 with a $2.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Autumn Hills | Birchmont | 1BR,2.5BA | $2.09 |
Evergreen Meadows | $2.60/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Den TownHome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.64 |
Greenfield Gardens | $1.95/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Regency @ Menlo Park Terrace | 2E | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
Parsonage Hill Village | $2.11/sq.ft. - B | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Dalina Manor - 55+ Community | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Gill Lane | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Hillside Gardens | 1BR 2nd floor Front | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Crossroads Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFords, Edison, NJ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Fords, Edison, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fords Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fords?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fords is under $1,950.
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 $2,800.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fords?
Cheap apartments in Fords have an average cost of $1,566 which is $1,234 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fords.
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