Cheap Apartments for Rent in Metuchen, NJ from $1,349 (76 Rentals)

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property at 41 Reilly Ct

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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41 Reilly Ct

MetuchenNJ08840
property at 40 Prospect St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

40 Prospect St, Unit 15

40 Prospect St
MetuchenNJ08840
property at 396 Main St

$2,275

1 Bedroom Rentals

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396 Main St

MetuchenNJ08840

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21 Station Pl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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The Jax
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jax

195 Main StMetuchen, NJ 08840

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Suburban Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Suburban Square

95 Central AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 653 Amboy Ave

$2,250

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$2,250
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

653 Amboy Ave

EdisonNJ08837
property at 55 Miko Rd

$2,300

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$2,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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55 Miko Rd, Unit 1

55 Miko Rd
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 1 Bed unit found at Celebrations at South Plainfield in the Lahiere neighborhood priced from $654. Edison Woods Senior in the South Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Metuchen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$654
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Estates1BR,1BA$1,675
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,695
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
Greenfield Gardens$2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845
The Crossings at Menlo ParkEverleigh1BR,1BA$1,895
The Crossings at OneEverleigh1BR,1BA$1,895
Millbrook Village$2.17/sq.ft. - Maple1BR,1BA$1,925
Edison Woods1 Bedroom Dining Room1BR,1BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metuchen, NJ

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metuchen area is the $2.32 price per square foot The Einstein Model at Camelot at Edison in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $3,580. The second greatest value Metuchen apartment is the $2.33/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.
Camelot at EdisonThe Einstein2BR,2BA$2.32
Millbrook Village$2.33/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$2.26/sq.ft. - Redwood2BR,1.5BA$2.26
Edison Woods2 Bedroom with Dining Room2BR,2BA$2.33
Durham Woods$2.06/sq.ft. - The Ash1BR,1BA$2.13
Parsonage Hill Village$2.14/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.14
336 College Dr, Unit 336336 College Dr2BR,1BA$2.39
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$1.04

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,595.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metuchen Apartment is $654 at Celebrations at South Plainfield.

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 $2,210 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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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