Cheap Homes for Rent in Metuchen, NJ from $1,900 (39 Rentals)

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property at 41 Reilly Ct
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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41 Reilly Ct

MetuchenNJ08840
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property at 1203 Jesse Way
$2,100
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1203 Jesse Way

PiscatawayNJ08854
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property at 40 Prospect St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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40 Prospect St, Unit 15

40 Prospect St
MetuchenNJ08840
property at 252 College Dr
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
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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property at 653 Amboy Ave
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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653 Amboy Ave

EdisonNJ08837
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property at 55 Miko Rd
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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55 Miko Rd, Unit 1

55 Miko Rd
EdisonNJ08817

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property at 817 Edison Glen Ter
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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817 Edison Glen Ter, Unit 817

817 Edison Glen Ter
EdisonNJ08837
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property at 194 College Dr
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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194 College Dr, Unit 194

194 College Dr
EdisonNJ08817

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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
Talmadge Village$3.55/sq.ft. - The Douglas1BR,1BA$1,704
Parsonage Hill Village$2.03/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$1,860
Greenfield Gardens$2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,870
The Crossings at Menlo ParkEverleigh1BR,1BA$1,895
The Crossings at OneEverleigh1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metuchen, NJ

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metuchen area is the $2.33 price per square foot $2.33/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den Model at Millbrook Village in the in the South Edison neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Metuchen apartment is the 2B Model at Regency @ Menlo Park Terrace starting at $3,075 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Fords 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.
Millbrook Village$2.33/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den2BR,2BA$2.33
Regency @ Menlo Park Terrace2B2BR,2BA$2.49
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$2.03/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.03
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$2.47
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Metuchen

What type of rentals are currently available in Metuchen?

There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in Metuchen, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,349 to $7,480. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metuchen ranging from $1,900 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Metuchen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Metuchen ranges from $1,900 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,013.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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