Cheap Homes for Rent in Menlo Park Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,800 (11 Rentals)

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property at 143 Fiat Ave

$2,450

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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143 Fiat Ave

Woodbridge TownshipNJ08830
property at 141 Dunbar Ave

$2,475

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141 Dunbar Ave

Woodbridge TownshipNJ08863

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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

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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Menlo Park, Edison, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Menlo Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Menlo Park?

There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,349 to $4,175. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Menlo Park ranging from $1,800 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Menlo Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Menlo Park ranges from $1,800 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,227.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

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