Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fords Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,300 (18 Rentals)

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Clara Barton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clara Barton Apartments

101 A Woodbridge AveEdison, NJ 08837
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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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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 Hillside Gardens priced from $1,708. Gill Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here are the most affordable Fords apartments for rent in Edison, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside GardensSPECIAL! 1BR 2nd floor (top) Rear1BR,1BA$1,708
Gill Lane1 Bedroom Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,720
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,725
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,770
Clara Barton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fords, NJ

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fords area is the $2.14 price per square foot $2.14/sq.ft. - C-2 Model at Evergreen Meadows in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Fords apartment is the 2B Model at Regency @ Menlo Park Terrace starting at $2,895 with a $2.34 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.
Evergreen Meadows$2.14/sq.ft. - C-22BR,1.5BA$2.14
Regency @ Menlo Park Terrace2B2BR,2BA$2.34
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.04
Luxe ApartmentsMajestic plus2BR,2BA$2.15
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Gill Lane2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.23
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township1 Bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$2.36
Parsonage Hill Village$2.22/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.22
Dalina Manor - 55+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.32
Hillside Gardens1BR 3rd floor (top) Front1BR,1BA$2.47

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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 Hillside Gardens which is listed at $1,708, 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 $1,509 which is $1,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fords.

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