
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ from $600 (70 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Middlesex County.


Kings Plaza

Place at Plainsboro

Maher Manor Senior Living

Brentwood Gardens

Residence at Roosevelt Park 62+ SENIOR

Princeton Lakeview Apartments

Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes

The Place at Sayreville

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323 Front St, Unit B7
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Marineview Apartments

19 Fitch St

549 Main St

103 Bayard St

Brooklawn Gardens

Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)

Middlesex Village Apartments

Harbor Terrace Apartments

Edison Woods Senior

Gardens At Raritan
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Cedar Arms

Total Monthly Price
Glenwood Apartments

310 Somerset St

88 Harvey St

175 Buckelew Ave

Celebrations at South Plainfield

Valor Pointe

Marineview East & West

North Brunswick

Franklin Market Affordable
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390 State St

Pine Gate Apartments

Heritage At Piscataway

Chuck Costello Complex Special Needs Living

Colletti Terrace Apartments

Towne Oaks Apartments

The Park Apartments

Willett Gardens

21 Station Pl

North Brunswick Crescent
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Lake Street Apartments

Deer Creek Village

Mayflower at Piscataway

The Hamilton

Wheeler Apartments

Truman Square

Willett Manor Senior Apartments

Brookhaven at Franklin Apartments

Bayard Street Apartments

97-99 Bayard
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Middlesex County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Middlesex County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County Studio Apartments | $2,195 | $890 | $2,755 |
| Middlesex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $750 | $6,518 |
| Middlesex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,919 | $897 | $7,135 |
| Middlesex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,637 | $1,033 | $9,114 |
| Middlesex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,407 | $2,560 | $4,500 |
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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middlesex County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrations at South Plainfield | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $840 |
| SoCam290 | AUR | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Maher Manor Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Fernwood Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Brooklawn Gardens | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,531 |
| Edison Woods Senior | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| Glenwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $1.64 price per square foot Sapphire I Model at The Kingsley in the in the Nixon Park neighborhood starting from $4,766. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Standard Model at Colony House Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $1.92 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsley | Sapphire I | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
| Colony House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Standard | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Old Bridge Town Center | 2 BD | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Hidden Lake | Brookdale - C2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
| 130 Front St, Unit 3 | 130 Front St | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 125 Main St, Unit 4 | 125 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Geick Park Residency | Unit A | 1BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Winding Wood Apartments | Model B - section 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 37 Reservoir Ave, Unit #2 | 37 Reservoir Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Celebrations at South Plainfield | B1 | 2BR,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 $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Middlesex County?
The cheapest apartment in Middlesex County is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,045, 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 75 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 $279 which is $4,921 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middlesex County.
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