Apartments for Rent in the Menlo Park Neighborhood of Edison, NJ (91 Rentals)

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property at 16 Lafayette Ave
$3,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,550

Total Monthly Price$3,550
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1

16 Lafayette Ave

EdisonNJ08837
property at 87 Union Ave
$3,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,700

Total Monthly Price$3,700
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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87 Union Ave

EdisonNJ08820
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
Available Sep 15
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653 Amboy Ave

EdisonNJ08837
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property at 20 Tower Rd
$3,250

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Base Rent$3,250

Total Monthly Price$3,250
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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20 Tower Rd

EdisonNJ08820

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19 Essex Ave, Unit 4
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

19 Essex Ave, Unit 4

19 Essex AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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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 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 301 Central Ave
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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301 Central Ave

MetuchenNJ08840
property at 35 Fiat Ave
$4,400

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Base Rent$4,400

Total Monthly Price$4,400
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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35 Fiat Ave

Woodbridge TownshipNJ08830
property at 11 Hyde Ave
$3,250

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Base Rent$3,250

Total Monthly Price$3,250
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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11 Hyde Ave

Woodbridge TownshipNJ08830

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Menlo Park, Edison, NJ

Ranked #6

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Menlo Park, Edison, and the greater Edison area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with children? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Edison, this residential area has established a name for itself as one of our preferred communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, and access to highly-rated learning and education resources.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the outdoors? this submarket is a highly-rated area of town for access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area of Edison has risen to be one of the best communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Menlo Park

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Menlo Park area of Edison, NJ?

As of today, September 06, 2026, there are currently 91 available Menlo Park apartments priced from $1,349 to $4,480, with an average monthly rent of $2,649.

How much are Studio apartments in Menlo Park?

There are currently 19 Studio Apartments in Menlo Park with rent ranges from $2,095 to $2,301 with an average price of $2,218.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Menlo Park Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Menlo Park ranges from $1,349 to $3,237 with an average monthly rent of $2,376.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Menlo Park cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Menlo Park range from $1,614 to $4,480. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,938.

How expensive are Menlo Park Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 8 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Menlo Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,675 to $3,805 - averaging $3,381 for the location.

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