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property at 92 Paul Robeson Blvd

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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92 Paul Robeson Blvd

New BrunswickNJ08901

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property at 205 College Dr

$2,200

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$2,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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205 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817

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

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property at 123 S Adelaide Ave

$2,250

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$2,250
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123 S Adelaide Ave

Highland ParkNJ08904
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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property at 60B Willett Ave

$2,300

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$2,300
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60B Willett Ave

South RiverNJ08882
property at 252 College Dr

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252 College Dr, Unit College Drive

252 College Dr
EdisonNJ08817

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Edison, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $879 to $7,024 with an overall median price of $2,798. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fords at $2,486, Menlo Park at $2,486, and Valentine at $2,491. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Edison Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fords$2,486$1,349172
Menlo Park$2,486$1,349178
Valentine$2,491$1,349162
Stelton$2,569$879133
Potters$2,618$1,349120
Raritan Manor$2,795$1,349325
Oak Tree$2,825$1,349275
Clara Barton$2,835$1,349313
Amboy Avenue$2,845$1,349306
North Edison$2,845$1,349252

Cheapest Available Edison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Edison, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Celebrations at South Plainfield in the Lahiere neighborhood priced from $654. SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$654
SoCam2902X2 Standard2BR,2BA$925
29 S Adelaide AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,550
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Estates1BR,1BA$1,655
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $2.10 price per square foot $2.94/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,230. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the A-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom8 Model at Hamilton Commons starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the North Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lamberts Mill Village$2.94/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.10
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Green PlazaOpal II2BR,2BA$2.16
203 Green Hollow Drive, Unit 203203 Green Hollow Drive2BR,2BA$2.26
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
SoCam2903X1 Upgraded3BR,1BA$1.45
Rivendell at EdisonRaritan 21BR,1BA$2.13
Parsonage Hill Village$2.25/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.25
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$1.04

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Edison

What type of rentals are currently available in Edison?

There are currently 545 Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ with pricing that ranges from $879 to $6,834. There are also 198 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Edison ranging from $800 to $6,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Edison?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Edison ranges from $800 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,201.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Edison?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Edison range from $1,375 to $5,842, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $879.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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