
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stelton Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $700 (12 Rentals)
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3 S Adelaide Ave

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103 Bayard St

Gardens At Raritan

Cedar Arms
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43 S Adelaide Ave

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Stelton, Edison, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stelton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stelton Studio Apartments | $2,200 | $1,400 | $2,755 |
| Stelton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $750 | $7,448 |
| Stelton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,897 | $940 | $4,573 |
| Stelton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,973 | $1,375 | $8,765 |
| Stelton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Stelton Neighborhood of Edison, NJ.
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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 SoCam290 priced from $1,045. Raritan Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Stelton apartments for rent in Edison, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoCam290 | AUR | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Raritan Landing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| The Highland Collection | 1 Bedroom Highland | 1BR,1BA | $1,631 |
| Magnolia Gardens | One Bedroom (small) | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
| Benner Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stelton, NJ
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stelton area is the $2.44 price per square foot 2 Bedroom RENOVATED- Available 04/15/26 Model at Hillside Apartments in the in the South Edison neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Stelton apartment is the 186 Comstock St Model at 186 Comstock St, Unit 4 starting at $2,300 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stelton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Apartments | 2 Bedroom RENOVATED- Available 04/15/26 | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 186 Comstock St, Unit 4 | 186 Comstock St | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 50 Neilson Apartments | 2 BED | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Treetops | 2 bed 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Raritan Landing Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 305 Benner St, Unit 305b2 | 305 Benner St | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Edison and Blueberry Village | The Adler | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Old Post Road Apartments | 1 Bed - Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Benner Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
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Best Local Schools in Stelton, Edison, NJ
John Marshall Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
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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 $1,742.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stelton?
The cheapest apartment in Stelton is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Stelton costs $3,407.
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 38 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 $347 which is $3,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stelton.
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