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EdisonNJ08817

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South RiverNJ08882

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South PlainfieldNJ07080

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Edison, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $1,000 to $16,950 with an overall median price of $3,453. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fords at $1,280, Valentine at $1,280, and South Edison at $1,100. 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$1,28095
Valentine$2,900$1,28082
South Edison$3,155$1,10063
Stelton$3,320$1,000113
Oak Tree$3,350$1,280135
Amboy Avenue$3,425$1,28094
Clara Barton$3,425$1,280100
Menlo Park$3,425$1,280108
Raritan Manor$3,425$1,280109
Lahiere$3,570$1,10068

Cheapest Available Edison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Edison, NJ is a Studio unit found at Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,400. 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
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE BRUNSWICKStudio,1BA$1,400
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,675
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $2.15 price per square foot $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,305. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the 2 bed / 2 bath Model at Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township starting at $2,700 with a $1.93 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$2.15
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.93
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.09
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Parsonage Hill Village$2.11/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.11
Riverside Village$2.03/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.19
824 Orlando St, Unit 824824 Orlando St1BR,1BA$2.17
999 Raritan Rd999 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.13
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 529 Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $16,950. There are also 161 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Edison ranging from $1,550 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 $1,550 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,373.

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 $1,942 to $6,930, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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