Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Menlo Park Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,200 (20 Rentals)

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9 Koster Blvd

EdisonNJ08837
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Trafalgar Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trafalgar Gardens

1 Dayton DrEdison, NJ 08820
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Greenfield Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Gardens

48 N Evergreen RdEdison, NJ 08817
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Clara Barton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clara Barton Apartments

101 A Woodbridge AveEdison, NJ 08837
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41 Reilly Ct

MetuchenNJ08840

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21 Station Pl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21 Station Pl

21 Station PlMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Metuchen Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metuchen Manor

43 Middlesex AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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401 Main Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

401 Main Street

401 Main StMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Metuchen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metuchen Apartments

7-11 Green StMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Redfield Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redfield Village

6 Redfield Village DrMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Menlo Park, Edison, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Menlo Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Menlo Park area of Edison, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Reinhard Manor (55+ Community) priced from $1,640. Hilltop Manor & Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Menlo Park apartments for rent in Edison, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reinhard Manor (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,640
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Estates1BR,1BA$1,695
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,830
Clara Barton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, NJ

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Menlo Park area is the $2.09 price per square foot Birchmont Model at Autumn Hills in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $2,565. The second greatest value Menlo Park apartment is the Opal I Model at Green Plaza starting at $2,715 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Metropark neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Menlo Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.09
Green PlazaOpal I2BR,2BA$2.28
Evergreen Meadows$2.60/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Den TownHome2BR,1.5BA$2.64
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Regency @ Menlo Park Terrace2E2BR,2BA$2.55
267 Central Ave, Unit a267 Central Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
Parsonage Hill Village$2.11/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.11
Greenway Village398-Classic 1-bed1BR,1BA$2.46
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Reinhard Manor (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Menlo Park, Edison, NJ

Ranked #9

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

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4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Edison. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Menlo Park Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Menlo Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Menlo Park Apartment is $1,640 at Reinhard Manor (55+ Community).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Menlo Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Menlo Park is starting from $2,030 at Hilltop Manor & Estates.

What is the most affordable Menlo Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Menlo Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Homestead Village and starts from $3,140.

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