Cheap Homes for Rent in Edison, NJ from $1,000 (52 Rentals)

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property at 142 Lakeside Dr S
$1,000 - $1,200

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Base Rent$1,000 - $1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,000 - $1,200
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142 Lakeside Dr S

PiscatawayNJ08854
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property at 522 Sharon Garden Ct
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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522 Sharon Garden Ct, Unit 522

522 Sharon Garden Ct
WoodbridgeNJ07095
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property at 1719 Raspberry Ct
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
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1719 Raspberry Ct

EdisonNJ08817
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property at 41 Reilly Ct
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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41 Reilly Ct

MetuchenNJ08840
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property at 1203 Jesse Way
$2,100
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1203 Jesse Way

PiscatawayNJ08854
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property at 123 S Adelaide Ave
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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123 S Adelaide Ave

Highland ParkNJ08904
property at 252 College Dr
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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252 College Dr, Unit College Drive

252 College Dr
EdisonNJ08817

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property at 653 Amboy Ave
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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653 Amboy Ave

EdisonNJ08837
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property at 55 Miko Rd
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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55 Miko Rd, Unit 1

55 Miko Rd
EdisonNJ08817

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property at 404 Woodbridge Commons Way
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
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 817 Edison Glen Ter
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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817 Edison Glen Ter, Unit 817

817 Edison Glen Ter
EdisonNJ08837
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property at 95 Main St
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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95 Main St

SayrevilleNJ08872

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Edison, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2026

Current rental homes in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $1,000 to $6,800 with an overall median price of $2,909. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Edison at $2,600, Lahiere at $2,625, and Nixon Park at $2,650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Edison Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Edison$2,600$1,25058
Lahiere$2,625$1,25071
Nixon Park$2,650$1,25064
Raritan Manor$2,675$1,90035
Amboy Avenue$2,700$1,90034
Clara Barton$2,700$1,90034
Pumptown$2,850$1,90042
Stelton$2,850$1,00053
Valentine$2,875$1,70030
Fords$3,000$1,70023

Best Value Homes for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the Edison area is the $2.06 price per square foot 87 Union Ave Model at 87 Union Ave in the Metropark neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Edison rental home is the 59 Orange St Model at 59 Orange St in the South Edison neighborhood starting at $3,700 with a $2.13 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edison homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
87 Union Ave87 Union Ave4BR, 2BA$2.06
59 Orange St59 Orange St3BR, 2BA$2.13
119 Westgate Dr119 Westgate Dr2BR, 2.5BA$2.06
260 Westgate Dr260 Westgate Dr2BR, 3BA$1.87
20 Tower Rd20 Tower Rd4BR, 2BA$2.06
1202 Merrywood Dr1202 Merrywood Dr2BR, 2.5BA$1.92
817 Edison Glen Ter, Unit 817817 Edison Glen Ter2BR, 2BA$1.92
653 Amboy Ave653 Amboy Ave2BR, 1BA$1.88
1617 Raspberry Ct, Unit 1617 Raspberry Court1617 Raspberry Ct1BR, 1BA$2.11
522 Sharon Garden Ct, Unit 522522 Sharon Garden Ct1BR, 1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Edison

What type of rentals are currently available in Edison?

There are currently 557 Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ with pricing that ranges from $859 to $7,958. There are also 188 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Edison ranging from $1,000 to $7,800.

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 $1,000 to $7,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,168.

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 $1,505 to $5,842, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $859.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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