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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Adams Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Place

1 Adams PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Bayard Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayard Street Apartments

99 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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85 Easton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

85 Easton Ave

85 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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New Brunswick Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Brunswick Apartments

33 Paul Robeson BlvdNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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North Brunswick
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Brunswick

740 Hermann RdNorth Brunswick, NJ 08902
Senior Living
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Brunswick, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the New Brunswick, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Brunswick Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown New Brunswick$3,460$965116
Turnpike West$5,900$897480

Cheapest Available New Brunswick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Brunswick, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,080. Highland Terrace Apartments in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Brunswick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,080
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Musical String House3071BR,1BA$1,700
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Brunswick area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at North Village Apartments in the in the Farrington Lake neighborhood starting from $2,279. The second greatest value New Brunswick apartment is the $2.02/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Model at Hadley Woods starting at $2,480 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Dunhams Corners neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Brunswick apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.78
Hadley Woods$2.02/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.02
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE MANOR (RENOVATED)3BR,2BA$1.85
Millbrook Village North$2.94/sq.ft. - Sycamore1BR,1BA$2.11
10 Landing Lane2 BR2BR,1BA$2.15
30 Glendale Ave, Unit Donna30 Glendale Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
137 Livingston Ave, Unit Apt 3137 Livingston Ave3BR,1BA$2.40
50 Neilson Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.13
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88

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New Brunswick Overview

New Brunswick, NJ is one of the largest cities in Middlesex County, located in the Northeastern United States. It is typically considered a part of the New York metropolitan area. The city has a diverse population and is home to some of the largest corporations in the world, such as Johnson & Johnson and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Because of the diversity, many people are flocking to live in apartments in New Brunswick, NJ.

Why live in New Brunswick, NJ?

There are many reasons why people choose to live in apartments in New Brunswick, NJ. New Brunswick apartments provide families the opportunity to live near New York City without having to deal with the cost of living of the city. New Brunswick also has mild weather and provides easy access to major routes of transportation including train stations, airports, and I-95. With many of the largest corporations setting up shop in New Brunswick, there are also numerous opportunities to earn a stable job and provide for a family.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
New Brunswick, NJ

Ranked #20

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around New Brunswick, NJ

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Brunswick Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in New Brunswick?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Brunswick is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Brunswick?

The cheapest apartment in New Brunswick is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in New Brunswick costs $4,680.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Brunswick?

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 87 regular apartments in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick?

Cheap apartments in New Brunswick have an average cost of $303 which is $4,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Brunswick.

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