Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Edison Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,200 (74 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

254 College Dr, Unit 254 College Dr

254 College Dr
EdisonNJ08817
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35 Mill Rd
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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 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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205 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817

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South Edison, Edison, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Edison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Edison 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 South Edison 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
Oxford ArmsOne Bedroom - 2nd floor1BR,1BA$2,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Edison, NJ

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Edison 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 South Edison 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 South Edison 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
Millbrook Village$2.20/sq.ft. - Cypress1BR,1BA$2.20
Oxford ArmsOne Bedroom -1st floor1BR,1BA$2.90
Riverview Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One Bath2BR,1BA$3.05
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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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Edison Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Edison?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Edison is at Edison Woods Senior listed at $1,595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Edison Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Edison Apartment is $1,700 at Old Post Road Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Edison Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Edison is starting from $2,125 at Meadow View Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Edison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Edison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadow View Apartments and starts from $2,850.

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