Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fords Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,300 (44 Rentals)

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property at 66 Alcoa Ave

$1,800

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66 Alcoa Ave

EdisonNJ08837

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Clara Barton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clara Barton Apartments

101 A Woodbridge AveEdison, NJ 08837
  • Utilities Included

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property at 323 Gill Ln

$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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323 Gill Ln, Unit 11

323 Gill Ln
IselinNJ08830
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41 Reilly Ct, Unit 1
$2,300
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

41 Reilly Ct, Unit 1

41 Reilly CtMetuchen, NJ 08840
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property at 404 Woodbridge Commons Way

$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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404 Woodbridge Commons Way, Unit 404

404 Woodbridge Commons Way
IselinNJ08830
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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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Crossroads Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads Gardens

1 Pikeview LnWoodbridge, NJ 07095
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Metuchen Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metuchen Plaza

207 Amboy AveMetuchen, 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 Woodbridge Terrace priced from $1,815. Gill Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here are the most affordable Fords apartments for rent in Edison, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,815
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,835
Greenfield Gardens$2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845
Hillside Gardens1BR 3rd floor (top) Front1BR,1BA$1,850
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The Park at Fords CornerS6Studio,1BA$1,995
The Crossings at Menlo ParkEverleigh1BR,1BA$1,995
Woodbridge Hills - 55+$2.38/sq.ft. - The Piedmont1BR,1BA$1,995
Crossroads GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,065
Grandview GardensHoover: Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath w/ W/D1BR,1BA$2,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fords, NJ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fords area is the $2.56 price per square foot The Ranger Model at Camelot at Edison in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $3,260. The second greatest value Fords apartment is the Birchmont Model at Autumn Hills starting at $2,840 with a $2.32 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.
Camelot at EdisonThe Ranger2BR,2BA$2.56
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.32
Evergreen Meadows$2.42/sq.ft. - D-22BR,1BA$2.42
Woodbridge Hills - 55+$2.47/sq.ft. - The Chardonnay2BR,2BA$2.47
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township1 Bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$2.36
Parsonage Hill Village$2.22/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.33
Clara Barton Apartments2 Bedroom Duplex2BR,1BA$2.54
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Hillside Gardens1BR 3rd floor (top) Front1BR,1BA$2.47

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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 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 $2,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fords?

The cheapest apartment in Fords is Woodbridge Terrace which is listed at $1,815, while the average apartment in Fords costs $2,957.

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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