Cheap Homes for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ from $900 (71 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Middlesex County.

property at 19 Douglas St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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19 Douglas St

SayrevilleNJ08872
property at 1105 Aspen Dr

$1,750

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1105 Aspen Dr

PlainsboroNJ08536

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property at 2309 Aspen Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

2309 Aspen Dr, Unit 2309, Unit 2309

2309 Aspen Dr
PlainsboroNJ08536

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property at 211 Henderson Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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211 Henderson Rd, Unit 2202, Unit 2202

211 Henderson Rd
Monmouth JunctionNJ08852
property at 211 Henderson Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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211 Henderson Rd, Unit 1302, Unit 1302

211 Henderson Rd
Monmouth JunctionNJ08852
property at 875 Port Reading Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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875 Port Reading Ave, Unit 2A, Unit 2A

875 Port Reading Ave
Woodbridge TownshipNJ07064

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property at 6 College Dr

$1,900

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

6 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817

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property at 911 Ravens Crest Dr

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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911 Ravens Crest Dr, Unit 911, Unit 911

911 Ravens Crest Dr
PlainsboroNJ08536
property at 1012 Main St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1012 Main St

FordsNJ08863
property at 15 Fitch St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Fitch St

CarteretNJ07008

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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 SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $900. Maher Manor Senior Living in the Browntown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middlesex County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290BUR2BR,2BA$900
Maher Manor Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Fernwood Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,510
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,531
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
London Terrace$2.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $2.00 price per square foot Brunswick (BL) Model at Camelot at Federal Hill in the in the Chickentown neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 44 Pulaski Ave Model at 44 Pulaski Ave, Unit Apartment 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Prince's Bay 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.
Camelot at Federal HillBrunswick (BL)2BR,2BA$2.00
44 Pulaski Ave, Unit Apartment 144 Pulaski Ave3BR,1BA$1.56
Colony House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Large2BR,2BA$1.67
Old Bridge Town Center2 BD2BR,2BA$2.03
Hidden LakeBrookdale - C21BR,1.5BA$1.65
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.97
125 Main St, Unit 4125 Main St2BR,1BA$1.57
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Geick Park ResidencyUnit A1BR,2BA$1.72
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel B - section 12BR,1BA$2.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Middlesex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Middlesex County?

There are currently 1309 Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $750 to $9,921. There are also 401 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Middlesex County ranging from $900 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Middlesex County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Middlesex County ranges from $900 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,998.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Middlesex County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Middlesex County range from $1,033 to $9,176, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,560.

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