Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stelton Neighborhood of Edison, NJ from $900 (22 Rentals)

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Truman Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Truman Square

111 Truman Dr SEdison, NJ 08817
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$1,380 - $1,750

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103 Bayard St

New BrunswickNJ08901

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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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New Brunswick Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

New Brunswick Apartments

33 Paul Robeson BlvdNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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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 SoCam290 priced from $1,145. Lincoln Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Stelton apartments for rent in Edison, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,145
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
114 Woodbridge AveONE BEDROOM APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1,600
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stelton, NJ

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stelton area is the $2.05 price per square foot 213 Denison St Model at 213 Denison St, Unit 215 - 1st Floor in the in the Stelton neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Stelton apartment is the THE REGENCY Model at Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes starting at $2,299 with a $2.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
213 Denison St, Unit 215 - 1st Floor213 Denison St2BR,1BA$2.05
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE REGENCY2BR,1BA$2.39
32 Kathleen Pl, Unit 1 Bedroom Basement Appt32 Kathleen Pl1BR,1BA$2.11
50 Neilson Apartments2 BED2BR,1BA$2.25
316 Magnolia St, Unit B1316 Magnolia St1BR,1BA$2.32
Gandhi Rental LLCApt 21BR,1BA$2.50
The Highland Collection1 Bedroom Highland1BR,1BA$2.37
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$2.47
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.47

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Stelton, Edison, NJ

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,742.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stelton?

The cheapest apartment in Stelton is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Stelton costs $3,045.

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 26 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 $378 which is $2,667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stelton.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.