Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stelton Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $859 (56 Rentals)

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property at 1719 Raspberry Ct
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
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1719 Raspberry Ct

EdisonNJ08817
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Truman Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Truman Square

111 Truman Dr SEdison, NJ 08817
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property at 142 Lakeside Dr S
$1,000 - $1,200

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Base Rent$1,000 - $1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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142 Lakeside Dr S

PiscatawayNJ08854
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2 River Rd, Unit Apt 10
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

2 River Rd, Unit Apt 10

2 River RdHighland Park, NJ 08904
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The Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Park Apartments

222 Denison StHighland Park, NJ 08904
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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
Student Housing
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Bayard Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayard Street Apartments

99 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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97-99 Bayard
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

97-99 Bayard

97 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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43 S Adelaide Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 S Adelaide Ave

43 S Adelaide AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
Student Housing
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New Brunswick Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

New Brunswick Apartments

33 Paul Robeson BlvdNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Ausonia Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ausonia Apartments

501-505 Raritan AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
Corporate Housing
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Stelton, Edison, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stelton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Stelton area of Edison, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at SoCam 290 priced from $1,341. Cedar Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Stelton apartments for rent in Edison, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam 2901x1 Shared - Standard1BR, 1BA$1,341
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,595
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,650
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR, 1BA$1,700
Belmont GardensOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,775
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,795
The Highland Collection1 Bedroom Harper1BR, 1BA$1,795
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,825
Highland Manor Apartments1 BEDROOM - Plan B. FULLY RENTED1BR, 1BA$1,925
Treetops1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stelton, NJ

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stelton area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at 233-251 S 8th Ave in the Stelton neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value Stelton apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath - UPGRADED Model at Meadow View Apartments in the South Edison neighborhood starting at $2,850 with a $2.66 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stelton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
233-251 S 8th Ave2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR, 1.5BA$2.28
Meadow View Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath - UPGRADED3BR, 2BA$2.66
53 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2A53 Lincoln Ave2BR, 1BA$2.14
Orchard Gardens2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2.57
Cedar ArmsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$2.71
The Highland Collection1 Bedroom - Renovated w/ WD1BR, 1BA$2.43
Belmont GardensOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.40
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR, 1BA$2.47
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.66
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.45

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This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New Jersey and customized analysis for Central Edison, NJ. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stelton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Stelton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stelton is under $1,990.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stelton?

The cheapest apartment in Stelton is SoCam 290 which is listed at $1,341, while the average apartment in Stelton costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stelton?

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 35 regular apartments in Stelton 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 Stelton?

Cheap apartments in Stelton have an average cost of $516 which is $2,034 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stelton.

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