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3 College Dr

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172 Highland Ave

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392 College Dr

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Edison, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $965 to $21,117 with an overall median price of $4,358. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fords at $1,280, Valentine at $1,280, and Clara Barton at $1,280. 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$2,887$1,28084
Valentine$3,100$1,28085
Clara Barton$3,170$1,28098
Raritan Manor$3,170$1,280110
Menlo Park$3,497$1,280111
Potters$3,592$1,280151
Amboy Avenue$4,500$1,28097
North Edison$4,500$1,280139
Oak Tree$4,500$1,280131
Pumptown$4,500$1,60070

Cheapest Available Edison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Edison, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,080. Highland Terrace Apartments in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,080
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Parkwood Gardens1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,600
Gardens At RaritanEF-STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,602
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed starting @ $15751BR,1BA$1,625
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $1.94 price per square foot $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the 2 bed / 2 bath Model at Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township starting at $2,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Fords 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$2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.94
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.00
103 Prospect Ave, Unit #1 DOWNSTAIRS103 Prospect Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
Parsonage Hill Village$2.22/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$1.57
Netherwood FlatsMagnolia II2BR,2BA$2.06
33 Carlton St S, Unit 133 Carlton St S2BR,1BA$1.91
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
30 Glendale Ave, Unit Donna30 Glendale Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
Riverside Village$2.03/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.03
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Edison

What type of rentals are currently available in Edison?

There are currently 535 Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ with pricing that ranges from $965 to $21,117. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Edison ranging from $1,700 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 $1,700 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,594.

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 $1,250 to $8,316, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.