Cheap Apartments for Rent in Metuchen, NJ from $600 (78 Rentals)

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$1,900

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$1,900
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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41 Reilly Ct

MetuchenNJ08840
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41 Reilly Ct, Unit 1
$2,300
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

41 Reilly Ct, Unit 1

41 Reilly CtMetuchen, NJ 08840
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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
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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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Metuchen Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metuchen Plaza

207 Amboy AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Suburban Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Suburban Square

95 Central AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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8 Deborah Dr, Unit 2
$1,400
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$1,400
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8 Deborah Dr, Unit 2

8 Deborah DrEdison, NJ 08820
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property at 252 College Dr

$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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252 College Dr, Unit College Drive

252 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 $1,595. Hilltop Manor & Estates in the Metropark neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Metuchen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Lower Level Manor1BR,1BA$1,675
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
Millbrook Village North$3.04/sq.ft. - BirchStudio,1BA$1,835
Evergreen Meadows$2.42/sq.ft. - D-11BR,1BA$1,840
Greenfield Gardens$2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845
Millbrook Village$2.20/sq.ft. - Maple1BR,1BA$1,925
Village Commons$2.34/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,944
Clara Barton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,970
The Crossings at Menlo ParkEverleigh1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metuchen, NJ

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metuchen area is the $2.56 price per square foot The Ranger Model at Camelot at Edison in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $3,260. The second greatest value Metuchen apartment is the $1.97/sq.ft. - The Cypress Model at Durham Woods starting at $2,495 with a $1.97 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 Ranger2BR,2BA$2.56
Durham Woods$1.97/sq.ft. - The Cypress2BR,1.5BA$1.97
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
Edison Woods2 Bedroom with Dining Room2BR,2BA$2.33
39 John St39 John St1BR,1BA$2.30
Parsonage Hill Village$2.22/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.33
Village Commons$2.34/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$2.47

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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 $1,675 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 $2,200 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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