Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Menlo Park Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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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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21 Station Pl
1 to 2 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 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 Parkwood Gardens priced from $1,600. Reinhard Manor (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,640. Here are the most affordable Menlo Park apartments for rent in Edison, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkwood Gardens1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,600
Reinhard Manor (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,640
Trafalgar Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Estates1BR,1BA$1,755
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, NJ

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Menlo Park area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 bed / 2 bath Model at Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Menlo Park apartment is the $2.22/sq.ft. - B Model at Parsonage Hill Village starting at $2,035 with a $1.57 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.
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Parsonage Hill Village$2.22/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$1.57
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.22
Green PlazaOpal I2BR,2BA$2.23
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Evergreen Meadows$2.37/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.43
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.52
Georgian Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.52
Parkwood Gardens1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.13
Reinhard Manor (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Menlo Park, Edison, NJ

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Edison, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,600 at Parkwood Gardens.

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 $1,898 at Reinhard Manor (55+ Community).

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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