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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

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19 Douglas St

SayrevilleNJ08872
property at 725 Webster Pl

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

725 Webster Pl

PlainfieldNJ07060

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property at 6 College Dr

$1,850 - $1,900

2 Bedroom Rentals

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6 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817
property at 1012 Main St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1012 Main St

FordsNJ08863

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property at 396 College Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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396 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817

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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

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property at 1 Spring St

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

1 Spring St, Unit 1106, Unit 1106

1 Spring St
New BrunswickNJ08901

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property at 505 Woodhaven Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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505 Woodhaven Dr

EdisonNJ08817

Edison, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $975 to $9,933 with an overall median price of $3,528. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fords at $1,349, Valentine at $1,349, and Menlo Park at $1,349. 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$2,795$1,349101
Valentine$2,965$1,34992
Menlo Park$3,065$1,349127
Potters$3,305$1,349144
Oak Tree$3,461$1,349351
Raritan Manor$3,580$1,349328
Clara Barton$3,605$1,349315
North Edison$3,625$1,349331
Amboy Avenue$3,720$1,349309
Lahiere$3,800$1,575274

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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Celebrations at South PlainfieldB12BR,1BA$840
SoCam290BUR2BR,2BA$900
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,595
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Lower Level Manor1BR,1BA$1,665
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Taylor Gardens1BR1BR,1BA$1,695
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $1.28 price per square foot 326-1 Wayne St Model at 326-1 Wayne St in the in the Stelton neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Large Model at Colony House Apartments starting at $2,670 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Turnpike East 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.
326-1 Wayne St326-1 Wayne St2BR,1BA$1.28
Colony House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Large2BR,2BA$1.67
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Rivendell at EdisonRaritan 21BR,1BA$2.13
Durham Woods$2.07/sq.ft. - The Ash1BR,1BA$2.07
Riverside Village$1.92/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.05
136 E 9th St, Unit #36136 E 9th St1BR,1BA$1.99
Celebrations at South PlainfieldB12BR,1BA$0.99
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06

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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 $975 to $9,933. There are also 146 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Edison ranging from $1,600 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 $1,600 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,325.

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 $8,181, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,450.

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