Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stelton Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $600 (70 Rentals)

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property at 1719 Raspberry Ct

$1,990

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$1,990
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$1,990

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 22

1719 Raspberry Ct, Unit 1

1719 Raspberry Ct
EdisonNJ08817

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property at 172 Highland Ave

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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172 Highland Ave

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 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 604 Jesse Way

$2,050

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$2,050
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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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604 Jesse Way, Unit The Commons

604 Jesse Way
PiscatawayNJ08854

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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 2 Beds unit found at SoCam290 priced from $1,025. Cedar Arms 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
SoCam2902X2 Upgraded2BR,2BA$1,025
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
The Highland Collection1 Bedroom Highland1BR,1BA$1,780
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,815
Park Ridge Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Available 06/15/261BR,1BA$1,825
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Highland Manor Apartments1 BEDROOM - Plan B. Available 05/15/261BR,1BA$1,895
Gardens At RaritanRARITAN1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stelton, NJ

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stelton area is the $2.69 price per square foot B03 Model at The Edge at Raritan Heights in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Stelton apartment is the Locust Classic Model at The Villas at Fairway starting at $3,232 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Stelton neighborhood. 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.
The Edge at Raritan HeightsB032BR,2BA$2.69
The Villas at FairwayLocust Classic2BR,2BA$2.71
Meadow View Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath - UPGRADED3BR,2BA$2.66
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,058 sqft2BR,1BA$2.34
31 Lincoln Ave1/11BR,1BA$2.50
The Highland Collection1 Bedroom Highland1BR,1BA$2.37
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.59
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$2.47
SoCam2901X1 Standard1BR,1BA$1.78
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stelton?

The cheapest apartment in Stelton is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,210, while the average apartment in Stelton costs $4,000.

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 34 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 $383 which is $3,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stelton.

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