Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Menlo Park Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,200 (39 Rentals)

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property at 653 Amboy Ave
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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653 Amboy Ave

EdisonNJ08837
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Trafalgar Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trafalgar Gardens

1 Dayton DrEdison, NJ 08820
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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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property at 41 Reilly Ct
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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41 Reilly Ct

MetuchenNJ08840
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19 Essex Ave, Unit 4
$2,200

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

19 Essex Ave, Unit 4

19 Essex AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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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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The Ayla
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ayla

581 Middlesex AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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The Jax
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jax

195 Main StMetuchen, 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 $1,675. 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$1,675
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,820
Parsonage Hill Village$2.03/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$1,860
Greenfield Gardens$2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,870
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,885
The Crossings at Menlo ParkEverleigh1BR,1BA$1,895
The Crossings at OneEverleigh1BR,1BA$1,895
Grandview GardensRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,925
Hyde Park Village (Ages 55+)1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$1,935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, NJ

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Menlo Park area is the $2.56 price per square foot The Ranger Model at Camelot at Edison in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $3,260. The second greatest value Menlo Park apartment is the 2B Model at Regency @ Menlo Park Terrace starting at $3,075 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Fords 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.
Camelot at EdisonThe Ranger2BR,2BA$2.56
Regency @ Menlo Park Terrace2B2BR,2BA$2.49
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.28
Evergreen Meadows$2.42/sq.ft. - D-22BR,1BA$2.42
Green PlazaOpal II2BR,2BA$2.16
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Suburban Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.55
Parsonage Hill Village$2.03/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.03
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.39
Reinhard Manor (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Menlo Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Menlo Park is at The Park at Fords Corner listed at $2,095.

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 $2,210 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 Grandview Gardens and starts from $2,675.

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