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140 North Ave
$2,100 - $2,390
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$2,100 - $2,390
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140 North Ave

140 North AveDunellen, NJ 08812
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property at 18 W Main St

$2,250

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18 W Main St

Bound BrookNJ08805
property at 207 Gertrude Ter

$2,350

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207 Gertrude Ter

DunellenNJ08812

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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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Middlesex, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Middlesex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Middlesex, NJ is a Studio unit found at Meridia Bound Brook 300 in the Canal Crossing neighborhood priced from $1,550. Bound Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,669. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middlesex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridia Bound Brook 300Studio CStudio,1BA$1,550
Bound Brook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,669
Finchley Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,729
Park Brook Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,775
Meridia Main Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
Tanglewood Terrace Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 734 sqft1BR,1BA$1,890
Cypress Gardens$2.29/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,945
215 Ridge at Bound BrookA41BR,1BA$1,950
Ridgedale Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,952

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex, NJ

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex area is the $1.73 price per square foot 1 Model at 97 Main St in the in the Canal Crossing neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Middlesex apartment is the $2.14/sq.ft. - TownHome Model at Cedar Manor starting at $4,195 with a $2.31 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Middlesex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
97 Main St12BR,2BA$1.73
Cedar Manor$2.14/sq.ft. - TownHome3BR,2.5BA$2.31
Queens GateAndover2BR,2BA$2.09
The Diamond at Warren2 Bedroom & 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.62
Riverbrook WalkGreenwich2BR,2BA$2.37
140 North Ave140 North Ave1BR,1BA$2.10
The Lofts at MiddlesexVenice1BR,1.5BA$2.45
Citizen Bound Brook1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.64
Cypress Gardens$2.29/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.29
Park Brook Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Middlesex Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Middlesex?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Middlesex is at Meridia Bound Brook 300 listed at $1,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Middlesex Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Middlesex Apartment is $1,669 at Bound Brook Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Middlesex Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Middlesex is starting from $2,025 at Park Brook Gardens.

What is the most affordable Middlesex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Middlesex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Middlesex Village Townhomes and starts from $2,650.

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