Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nixon Park Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,200 (79 Rentals)

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property at 66 Alcoa Ave

$1,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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66 Alcoa Ave

EdisonNJ08837

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property at 252 College Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

252 College Dr, Unit College Drive

252 College Dr
EdisonNJ08817

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property at 254 College Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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254 College Dr, Unit 254 College Dr

254 College Dr
EdisonNJ08817
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35 Mill Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Mill Rd

35 Mill RdEdison, NJ 08817

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property at 205 College Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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205 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817

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property at 902 Woodhaven Dr

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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902 Woodhaven Dr

EdisonNJ08817

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Nixon Park, Edison, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nixon Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nixon Park area of Edison, NJ is a Studio unit found at Edison Woods Senior priced from $1,595. Old Post Road Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Nixon Park apartments for rent in Edison, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
Millbrook Village North$3.04/sq.ft. - BirchStudio,1BA$1,835
Highland Manor Apartments1 BEDROOM - Plan B. FULLY RENTED1BR,1BA$1,895
Millbrook Village$2.20/sq.ft. - Maple1BR,1BA$1,925
Edison and Blueberry VillageThe Adler1BR,1BA$1,995
Edison Woods1 Bedroom Dining Room1BR,1BA$2,025
Talmadge Village$3.55/sq.ft. - The Douglas1BR,1BA$2,045
Meadow View Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath - STANDARD2BR,1BA$2,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nixon Park, NJ

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nixon Park area is the $1.97 price per square foot $1.97/sq.ft. - The Cypress Model at Durham Woods in the in the South Edison neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Nixon Park apartment is the 227 Main St Model at 227 Main St, Unit 2fl Apartment starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the South Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nixon Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Durham Woods$1.97/sq.ft. - The Cypress2BR,1.5BA$1.97
227 Main St, Unit 2fl Apartment227 Main St3BR,2BA$2.73
Meadow View Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath - UPGRADED3BR,2BA$2.66
Edison Woods2 Bedroom with Dining Room2BR,2BA$2.33
321 Durham Ave, Unit Room 1321 Durham Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
Millbrook Village$2.20/sq.ft. - Cypress1BR,1BA$2.20
Oxford ArmsOne Bedroom -1st floor1BR,1BA$2.90
Edison and Blueberry VillageThe Rosewood1BR,1BA$2.78
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$2.47
Highland Manor Apartments1 BEDROOM - Plan B. FULLY RENTED1BR,1BA$2.92

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Nixon Park, Edison, NJ

Ranked #12

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nixon Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Nixon Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Nixon Park is under $2,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nixon Park?

The cheapest apartment in Nixon Park is Old Post Road Apartments which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Nixon Park costs $4,885.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nixon Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Nixon Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Nixon Park?

Cheap apartments in Nixon Park have an average cost of $110 which is $4,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nixon Park.

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