Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ from $600 (65 Rentals)

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$1,500

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103 Bayard St

New BrunswickNJ08901

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Valor Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valor Pointe

210 Cranbury Half Acre RdMonroe Township, NJ 08831
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Marineview East & West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marineview East & West

57 Water StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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North Brunswick
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Brunswick

740 Hermann RdNorth Brunswick, NJ 08902
Senior Living
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390 State St
Studio Apartments

390 State St

390 State StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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Pine Gate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Gate Apartments

35 Osage DrOld Bridge, NJ 08857
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Towne Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Oaks Apartments

159 Main StSouth Bound Brook, NJ 08880
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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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21 Station Pl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21 Station Pl

21 Station PlMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Willett Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willett Gardens

50 Willett AveSouth River, NJ 08882
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North Brunswick Crescent
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Brunswick Crescent

1000 Crescent CtNorth Brunswick, NJ 08902
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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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Wheeler Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheeler Apartments

54 Wheeler AveCarteret, NJ 07008
Senior Living
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Truman Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Truman Square

111 Truman Dr SEdison, NJ 08817
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Deer Creek Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Creek Village

1 Riverview DrSouth River, NJ 08882
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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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Bayard Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayard Street Apartments

99 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Adams Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Place

1 Adams PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Metuchen Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metuchen Manor

43 Middlesex AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Cheapest Available Middlesex County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Middlesex County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 1020 Raritan Ave in the Stelton neighborhood priced from $1,000. SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middlesex County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1020 Raritan Ave11BR,1BA$1,000
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,145
Maher Manor Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,500
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,531
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,550
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,571
Harbor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $0.28 price per square foot 132 Heald St Model at 132 Heald St in the in the Arden Heights neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the $1.87/sq.ft. - The Maple Model at Lofts at Monroe Place starting at $2,999 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Turnpike East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Middlesex County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
132 Heald St132 Heald St3BR,1BA$0.28
Lofts at Monroe Place$1.87/sq.ft. - The Maple2BR,2.5BA$1.87
Hidden LakeBrookdale - D2BR,2BA$1.58
Southridge Woods$2.81/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.89
130 Front St, Unit 3130 Front St2BR,1BA$1.92
82 Fiat Ave, Unit 2R82 Fiat Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
Colony House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Geick Park ResidencyUnit A1BR,2BA$1.72
1020 Raritan Ave2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.23
8 Deborah Dr, Unit 28 Deborah Dr1BR,1BA$1.93

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Middlesex County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Middlesex County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Middlesex County is under $1,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Middlesex County?

The cheapest apartment in Middlesex County is 1020 Raritan Ave which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Middlesex County costs $5,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Middlesex County?

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 54 regular apartments in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County?

Cheap apartments in Middlesex County have an average cost of $190 which is $5,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middlesex County.

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