Cheap Apartments for Rent in Metuchen, NJ from $600 (57 Rentals)

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21 Station Pl
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21 Station Pl

21 Station PlMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Metuchen Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metuchen Manor

43 Middlesex AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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401 Main Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

401 Main Street

401 Main StMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Metuchen Apartments
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Metuchen Apartments

7-11 Green StMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Redfield Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redfield Village

6 Redfield Village DrMetuchen, NJ 08840
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1012 Main St

FordsNJ08863

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Trafalgar Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trafalgar Gardens

1 Dayton DrEdison, NJ 08820
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property at 6 College Dr

$1,900

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6 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817

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Metuchen, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metuchen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Metuchen, NJ is a Studio unit found at Edison Woods Senior in the South Edison neighborhood priced from $1,575. Hilltop Manor & Estates in the Metropark neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Metuchen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Lower Level Manor1BR,1BA$1,665
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$1,725
Woodside Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
Evergreen Meadows$2.42/sq.ft. - D-11BR,1BA$1,840
Greenfield Gardens$2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845
Durham Woods$2.07/sq.ft. - The Ash1BR,1BA$1,904
Millbrook Village$2.06/sq.ft. - Maple1BR,1BA$1,925
Oak Tree Village1 Bedroom - Third Floor1BR,1BA$1,965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metuchen, NJ

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metuchen area is the $2.23 price per square foot $2.13/sq.ft. - The Cypress Model at Durham Woods in the in the South Edison neighborhood starting from $2,820. The second greatest value Metuchen apartment is the $2.14/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den Model at Millbrook Village starting at $2,895 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the South Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metuchen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Durham Woods$2.13/sq.ft. - The Cypress2BR,1.5BA$2.23
Millbrook Village$2.14/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den2BR,2BA$2.33
Evergreen Meadows$2.42/sq.ft. - D-22BR,1BA$2.42
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Millbrook Village North$2.48/sq.ft. - Redwood2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Millbrook Horizon$2.57/sq.ft. - RESIDENCE M-1D1BR,1BA$2.54
Edison Woods2 Bedroom with Dining Room2BR,2BA$2.33
Parsonage Hill Village$2.11/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.22
Woodside Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.49
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$2.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metuchen Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Metuchen?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Metuchen is at Edison Woods Senior listed at $1,575.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Metuchen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metuchen Apartment is $1,665 at Hilltop Manor & Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Metuchen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Metuchen is starting from $2,165 at Hilltop Manor & Estates.

What is the most affordable Metuchen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Metuchen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grandview Gardens and starts from $2,675.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.