
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ from $800 (130 Rentals)
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Place at Plainsboro

Valor Pointe

Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes

Maher Manor Senior Living

Brentwood Gardens

Residence at Roosevelt Park 62+ SENIOR
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29 S Adelaide Ave

Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)

Princeton Lakeview Apartments

97-99 Bayard

The Place at Sayreville

19 Haag St

Highland Terrace Apartments

593 Penn St

28 S Plainfield Ave

Middlesex Village Apartments

Market Living
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Harbor Terrace Apartments

Marineview Apartments

131 William St

Edison Woods Senior

Gardens At Raritan

171 Chauncey St

533 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 1

Parkwood Gardens
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Winding Wood Apartments

Leonardine Gardens

Raritan Landing Apartments

Reinhard Manor (55+ Community)

Cedar Arms

Jacobs Landing

114 Woodbridge Ave

427 Magnolia St
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1625 Parker Rd

50 Neilson Apartments

Belmont Gardens

Glenwood Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

Old Post Road Apartments

Five85West

110 Market St

Hidden Lake
Middlesex County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Middlesex County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Middlesex County Studio Apartments | $2,105 | $890 | $3,641 |
Middlesex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,379 | $1,062 | $10,000+ |
Middlesex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $897 | $10,000+ |
Middlesex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,423 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
Middlesex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $2,560 | $3,500 |
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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 Maher Manor Senior Living in the Browntown neighborhood priced from $1,247. Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community) in the Westbury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,343. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middlesex County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maher Manor Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,247 |
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,343 |
Princeton Lakeview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Highland Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Tov Manor | 1x1 700-800 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Market Living | Studio - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Lincoln Gardens | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Edison Woods Senior | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Brooklawn Gardens | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Winding Wood Apartments | Model E - section 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $0.31 price per square foot 204 Montrose Ave Model at 204 Montrose Ave, Unit D in the in the New Durham neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 120 Louis St Model at 120 Louis St, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.25 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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204 Montrose Ave, Unit D | 204 Montrose Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.31 |
120 Louis St, Unit 2 | 120 Louis St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Parsonage Hill Village | $2.22/sq.ft. - B | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
North Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes | THE MANOR (RENOVATED) | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Southridge Woods | $2.72/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
130 Front St, Unit 3 | 130 Front St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Geick Park Residency | Unit A | 1BR,2BA | $1.72 |
SoCam290 | CR | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Tov Manor | 1x1 700-800 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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 $1,605.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Middlesex County?
The cheapest apartment in Middlesex County is Maher Manor Senior Living which is listed at $1,247, while the average apartment in Middlesex County costs $3,335.
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 33 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 $272 which is $3,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middlesex County.
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