Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ from $500 (47 Rentals)

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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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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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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Wheeler Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheeler Apartments

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

Truman Square

111 Truman Dr SEdison, NJ 08817
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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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97-99 Bayard
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

97-99 Bayard

97 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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Voorhees Station I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Voorhees Station I

853-863 Somerset StSomerset, NJ 08873
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Fernwood Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fernwood Gardens

831-915 W 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07063
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Greens at Avenel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greens at Avenel

1450 Rahway AveWoodbridge Township, NJ 07001
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401 Main Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

401 Main Street

401 Main StMetuchen, NJ 08840

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32 Curtis Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

32 Curtis Avenue

32 Curtis AvePiscataway, NJ 08854
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Metuchen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metuchen Apartments

7-11 Green StMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Cheapest Available Middlesex County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Middlesex County, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Celebrations at South Plainfield in the Lahiere neighborhood priced from $840. SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middlesex County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Celebrations at South PlainfieldB12BR,1BA$840
SoCam2902X2 Standard2BR,2BA$975
Maher Manor Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Fernwood Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Nieuw Amsterdam VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,531
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$1,605

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $1.68 price per square foot Sapphire I Model at The Kingsley in the in the Nixon Park neighborhood starting from $4,885. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 107 W Front St Model at 107 W Front St, Unit 1 starting at $2,900 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Green Brook Park 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.
The KingsleySapphire I3BR,2.5BA$1.68
107 W Front St, Unit 1107 W Front St3BR,2BA$1.93
212 Jackson Ave, Unit 1212 Jackson Ave2BR,2BA$2.00
Old Bridge Town Center2 BD2BR,2BA$2.03
North Village ApartmentsDuplex2BR,1BA$1.71
Hidden LakeBrookdale - B1BR,1BA$1.70
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
136 Front St, Unit 2136 Front St2BR,1BA$2.00
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel B - section 12BR,1BA$2.03
Celebrations at South PlainfieldB12BR,1BA$0.99

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 SoCam290 which is listed at $1,160, 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 97 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 $278 which is $4,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middlesex County.

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