Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Menlo Park Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,200 (56 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 323 Gill Ln

$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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323 Gill Ln, Unit 11

323 Gill Ln
IselinNJ08830
property at 404 Woodbridge Commons Way

$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

404 Woodbridge Commons Way, Unit 404

404 Woodbridge Commons Way
IselinNJ08830
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41 Reilly Ct, Unit 1
$2,300
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

41 Reilly Ct, Unit 1

41 Reilly CtMetuchen, 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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 $1,705. 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$1,705
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,805
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,815
Greenfield Gardens$2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845
Hyde Park Village (Ages 55+)1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$1,895
Georgian Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Clara Barton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,970
The Crossings at Menlo ParkEverleigh1BR,1BA$1,995
Woodbridge Hills - 55+$2.38/sq.ft. - The Piedmont1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, NJ

As of July 22, 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 Birchmont Model at Autumn Hills starting at $2,840 with a $2.32 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
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.32
Evergreen Meadows$2.42/sq.ft. - D-22BR,1BA$2.42
Green PlazaOpal II2BR,2BA$2.16
203 Green Hollow Drive, Unit 203203 Green Hollow Drive2BR,2BA$2.26
Woodbridge Hills - 55+$2.47/sq.ft. - The Chardonnay2BR,2BA$2.47
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Parsonage Hill Village$2.22/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.33
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
Reinhard Manor (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,995.

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 $2,190 at Gill Lane.

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 $3,065.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

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