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property at 264 Seaman St

$1,500 - $3,500

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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264 Seaman St

New BrunswickNJ08901
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

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725 Webster Pl

PlainfieldNJ07060

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property at 41 Reilly Ct

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

41 Reilly Ct

MetuchenNJ08840
property at 1719 Raspberry Ct

$1,990

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$1,990

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$1,990

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 22

1719 Raspberry Ct, Unit 1

1719 Raspberry Ct
EdisonNJ08817

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property at 604 Jesse Way

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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604 Jesse Way, Unit The Commons

604 Jesse Way
PiscatawayNJ08854
property at 60B Willett Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 22

60B Willett Ave

South RiverNJ08882

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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 205 College Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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205 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817

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property at 323 Gill Ln

$2,250

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$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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323 Gill Ln, Unit 11

323 Gill Ln
IselinNJ08830
property at 172 Highland Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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172 Highland Ave

EdisonNJ08817

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $1,000 to $8,000 with an overall median price of $5,614. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lahiere at $1,000, Menlo Park at $1,350, and Pumptown at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Edison Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lahiere$5,000$1,00057
Menlo Park$5,000$1,35040
Pumptown$5,000$1,00035
Fords$5,050$1,70022
Valentine$5,050$1,70024
North Edison$5,150$1,00061
Oak Tree$5,150$1,35061
Potters$5,400$1,35046
Amboy Avenue$5,800$1,70031
Clara Barton$5,800$1,70030

Cheapest Available Edison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Edison, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,025. Cedar Arms in the Stelton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam2902X2 Upgraded2BR,2BA$1,025
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Lower Level Manor1BR,1BA$1,645
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,675
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,675
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $1.60 price per square foot 960 Glenwood Ave Model at 960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Standard Model at Colony House Apartments starting at $2,709 with a $1.86 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.
960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood960 Glenwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.60
Colony House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Standard2BR,2BA$1.86
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
Oakwood Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.99
Riverside Village$1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.12
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
SoCam2901X1 Standard1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Edison

What type of rentals are currently available in Edison?

There are currently 552 Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ with pricing that ranges from $650 to $6,217. There are also 175 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Edison ranging from $1,000 to $8,000.

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 $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,964.

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 $5,842, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.