Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Edison Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $1,200 (59 Rentals)

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property at 3 Meadow Rd

$2,400

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3 Meadow Rd

EdisonNJ08817

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property at 6 College Dr

$1,850 - $1,900

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6 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817
property at 396 College Dr

$2,100

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$2,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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396 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817

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property at 205 College Dr

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

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205 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817
property at 1335 Waterford Dr

$2,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1335 Waterford Dr

EdisonNJ08817
property at 604 Jesse Way

$2,050

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$2,050
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604 Jesse Way, Unit The Commons

604 Jesse Way
PiscatawayNJ08854

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21 Station Pl

21 Station PlMetuchen, NJ 08840
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401 Main Street

401 Main StMetuchen, NJ 08840
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7-11 Green StMetuchen, NJ 08840
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6 Redfield Village DrMetuchen, NJ 08840
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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
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$1,725
Highland Manor Apartments1 BEDROOM - Plan B. Available 05/15/261BR,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
Oxford ArmsOne Bedroom - 2nd floor1BR,1BA$2,145
Millbrook Village North$2.69/sq.ft. - Sycamore1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Edison, NJ

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Edison area is the $2.19 price per square foot $1.97/sq.ft. - The Cypress Model at Durham Woods in the in the South Edison neighborhood starting from $2,770. The second greatest value South Edison apartment is the $2.33/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den Model at Millbrook Village starting at $3,095 with a $2.50 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$2.19
Millbrook Village$2.33/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den2BR,2BA$2.50
Millbrook Village North$2.26/sq.ft. - Redwood2BR,1.5BA$2.26
Edison Woods2 Bedroom with Dining Room2BR,2BA$2.33
Greenway Village398-Classic 1-bed1BR,1BA$2.72
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. Available 05/15/261BR,1BA$2.92
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$2.76

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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 $2,235 at Edison and Blueberry Village.

What is the most affordable South Edison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Edison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Homestead Village and starts from $3,065.

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