Cheap Homes for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ from $900 (51 Rentals)

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property at 142 Lakeside Dr S

$1,000 - $1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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142 Lakeside Dr S

PiscatawayNJ08854
property at 519 Morristown Rd

$1,600 - $2,500

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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519 Morristown Rd

MatawanNJ07747

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property at 1105 Aspen Dr

$1,750

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1105 Aspen Dr

PlainsboroNJ08536
property at 612 Bound Brook Rd

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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612 Bound Brook Rd, Unit 4

612 Bound Brook Rd
DunellenNJ08812

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property at 41 Reilly Ct

$1,900

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$1,900
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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41 Reilly Ct

MetuchenNJ08840

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property at 52 St Ann St

$1,900

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52 St Ann St

CarteretNJ07008
property at 289 Main St

$1,900 - $2,100

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289 Main St

SpotswoodNJ08884

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property at 1812 NJ-35

$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1812 NJ-35

South AmboyNJ08879

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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. SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. 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
SoCam2902X2 Standard2BR,2BA$925
Maher Manor Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed - starting @ $14951BR,1BA$1,495
Maple Tree Manor (62+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,531
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,547
Middlesex Village Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,570
Edison Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ

As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $1.94 price per square foot House Model at 824 Nelson Pl in the in the New Durham neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 107 W Front St Model at 107 W Front St, Unit 1 starting at $2,750 with a $1.83 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.
824 Nelson PlHouse3BR,2BA$1.94
107 W Front St, Unit 1107 W Front St3BR,2BA$1.83
6 Graulich Dr6 Graulich Dr1BR,1BA$1.14
Barron's Gate At Woodbridge2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.95
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
111 S Main St, Unit 2nd Floor111 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.42
Birchview GardensOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.86
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
SoCam2901X1 Standard1BR,1BA$1.93
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$1.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Middlesex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Middlesex County?

There are currently 1308 Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $879 to $7,703. There are also 500 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Middlesex County ranging from $900 to $11,500.

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 $900 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,072.

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 $7,703, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $879.

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