Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ from $859 (123 Rentals)

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property at 931 Edpas Rd
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150
Total Monthly Price$2,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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931 Edpas Rd, Unit 931

931 Edpas Rd
New BrunswickNJ08901
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The Quincy
$2,397 - $3,895

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Base Rent$2,397 - $3,895
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

The Quincy

120 Neilson StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
Student Housing
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97-99 Bayard
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

97-99 Bayard

97 Bayard StNew 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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Adams Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Place

1 Adams PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Century Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Century Apartments

85 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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New Brunswick Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

New Brunswick Apartments

33 Paul Robeson BlvdNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Livingston Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Livingston Terrace

440 Livingston AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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12 Bartlett
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

12 Bartlett

12 Bartlett StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
Student Housing
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96 Bayard St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

96 Bayard St

96 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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50 Neilson Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

50 Neilson Apartments

50 Neilson StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The Aspire
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspire

135 Somerset StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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6 Graulich Dr
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600
Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6 Graulich Dr

6 Graulich DrMilltown, NJ 08850
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Brunswick, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the New Brunswick, NJ area range in price from $859 to $17,328 with an overall median price of $2,461. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Brunswick Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Turnpike West$2,453$859471
Downtown New Brunswick$2,539$85948

Cheapest Available New Brunswick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Brunswick, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $925. Cedar Lane Apartments in the Stelton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Brunswick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam2902X2 Standard2BR,2BA$925
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,695
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
The Harrison Somerset Apartment HomesSTUDIO SMALLStudio,1BA$1,700
Sherwood Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,710
North Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
Premier Properties of New BrunswickStudioStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Brunswick area is the $1.42 price per square foot Hidden Lake - SugarMaple Model at Hidden Lake in the in the Farrington Lake neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value New Brunswick apartment is the 6 Graulich Dr Model at 6 Graulich Dr starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Lawrence Brook 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.
Hidden LakeHidden Lake - SugarMaple1BR,1.5BA$1.42
6 Graulich Dr6 Graulich Dr1BR,1BA$1.14
108 Clay St, Unit #1108 Clay St2BR,1BA$1.77
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
Hadley Woods$2.06/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.18
Millbrook Village North$2.26/sq.ft. - Redwood2BR,1.5BA$2.26
53 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2A53 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.14
Hempstead Gardens$1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
SoCam2901X1 Standard1BR,1BA$1.93

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

New Brunswick, NJ
Population: 56,100

Ranked #685

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,750.

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

The cheapest apartment in New Brunswick is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,310, while the average apartment in New Brunswick costs $2,461.

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 127 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 $910 which is $1,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Brunswick.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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