Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Menlo Park Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,200 (58 Rentals)

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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 141 Dunbar Ave

$2,475

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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141 Dunbar Ave

Woodbridge TownshipNJ08863
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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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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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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 $1,665. 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 Lower Level Manor1BR,1BA$1,665
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,730
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury1BR,1BA$1,820
Evergreen Meadows$2.42/sq.ft. - D-11BR,1BA$1,840
Greenfield Gardens$2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845
Hyde Park Village (Ages 55+)1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$1,885
Oak Tree Village1 Bedroom - Third Floor1BR,1BA$1,965
Georgian Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, NJ

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Menlo Park area is the $2.32 price per square foot The Einstein Model at Camelot at Edison in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $3,580. The second greatest value Menlo Park apartment is the Birchmont Model at Autumn Hills starting at $2,640 with a $2.16 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 Einstein2BR,2BA$2.32
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.16
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
Gill Lane2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.22
Parsonage Hill Village$2.11/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.22
831 King Georges Rd831 King Georges Rd1BR,1BA$2.17
Woodbridge Hills - 55+$2.24/sq.ft. - The Merlot1BR,1BA$2.50
Reinhard Manor (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Menlo Park, Edison, NJ

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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 $2,165 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.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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