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property at 19 Douglas St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 16

19 Douglas St

SayrevilleNJ08872
property at 55 Gill Ln

$1,800 - $2,050

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

55 Gill Ln

Woodbridge TownshipNJ08830
property at 195 George St

$1,804

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$1,804

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$1,804

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

195 George St, Unit 2

195 George St
New BrunswickNJ08901

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property at 20 Cedar St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Cedar St

EdisonNJ08820
property at 36 Kate Ln

$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

36 Kate Ln

MetuchenNJ08840

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property at 1012 Main St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1012 Main St

FordsNJ08863

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property at 95 Main St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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95 Main St

SayrevilleNJ08872
property at 88 Louis St

$2,225

2 Bedroom Rentals

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88 Louis St

New BrunswickNJ08901

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property at 110 Somerset St

$2,350 - $2,650

1 Bedroom Rentals

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110 Somerset St

New BrunswickNJ08901

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Edison, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $750 to $8,765 with an overall median price of $3,773. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fords at $1,349, Valentine at $1,349, and Stelton at $750. 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$2,800$1,349129
Valentine$2,940$1,349113
Stelton$3,395$750234
Potters$3,625$1,349174
Amboy Avenue$3,800$1,349258
Clara Barton$3,800$1,349266
Menlo Park$3,800$1,349151
Oak Tree$3,800$1,349311
Raritan Manor$3,800$1,349276
South Edison$3,820$1,375209

Cheapest Available Edison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Edison, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Celebrations at South Plainfield in the Lahiere neighborhood priced from $840. SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Celebrations at South PlainfieldB12BR,1BA$840
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,145
Blair Park Regency Apartment HomesStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,500
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,550
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,595
Colony House ApartmentsStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,605
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
The Highland Collection1 Bedroom Highland1BR,1BA$1,631

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $2.08 price per square foot Birchmont Model at Autumn Hills in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $2,545. 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.
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.08
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Green PlazaSapphire II2BR,2BA$2.07
125 Main St125 Main St2BR,1BA$1.79
Durham Woods$2.07/sq.ft. - The Ash1BR,1BA$2.07
Riverside Village$1.84/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Celebrations at South PlainfieldB12BR,1BA$0.99
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.94
59 Harrigan St, Unit 59 B59 Harrigan StStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Edison

What type of rentals are currently available in Edison?

There are currently 570 Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ with pricing that ranges from $750 to $8,765. There are also 166 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Edison ranging from $1,475 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 $1,475 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,700.

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 $8,765, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,825.

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