Cheap Homes for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ from $1,200 (78 Rentals)

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

property at 37 Smith St

$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Smith St

SayrevilleNJ08872
property at 55 Gill Ln

$1,750 - $2,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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55 Gill Ln

Woodbridge TownshipNJ08830
property at 67 Prentice Ave

$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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67 Prentice Ave

South RiverNJ08882

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property at 289 Main St

$1,950 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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289 Main St

SpotswoodNJ08884

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property at 768 State St

$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

768 State St

Perth AmboyNJ08861
property at 400 Cranbury Rd

$1,975 - $2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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400 Cranbury Rd

East BrunswickNJ08816

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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 Celebrations at South Plainfield in the Lahiere neighborhood priced from $654. 41 Leick Ave in the Arden Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middlesex County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$654
41 Leick AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$800
1020 Raritan Ave11BR,1BA$1,000
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,145
522 Johnstone St1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Maher Manor Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Deer Creek Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,531
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $1.30 price per square foot 262 Prospect Ave Model at 262 Prospect Ave, Unit #3 in the starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 312 Model at Musical String House starting at $3,200 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Lawrence Brook 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.
262 Prospect Ave, Unit #3262 Prospect Ave3BR,4BA$1.30
Musical String House3123BR,4BA$1.72
Hidden LakeBrookdale - C11BR,1.5BA$1.72
Colony House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Geick Park ResidencyUnit A1BR,2BA$1.72
1020 Raritan Ave11BR,1BA$1.14
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.94
522 Johnstone St1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1.89
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$1.04
41 Leick AveApartment1BR,1BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Middlesex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Middlesex County?

There are currently 1327 Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $800 to $7,285. There are also 521 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Middlesex County ranging from $1,200 to $7,500.

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 $1,200 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,813.

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 $7,285, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,560.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!