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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Brunswick, NJ

Pricing Updated: 01/24/2026

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$4,457$940104
Turnpike West$5,250$897613

Cheapest Available New Brunswick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Brunswick, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 1020 Raritan Ave in the Stelton neighborhood priced from $1,000. SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Brunswick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1020 Raritan Ave11BR,1BA$1,000
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,145
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,550
114 Woodbridge AveONE BEDROOM APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1,600
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
North Brunswick Manor1 Bedroom - Heat and Hot Water Included1BR,1BA$1,640
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesStudio - 400 sqftStudio,1BA$1,661
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Brunswick area is the $1.72 price per square foot 312 Model at Musical String House in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value New Brunswick apartment is the Brookdale - C1 Model at Hidden Lake starting at $2,300 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Farrington Lake 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.
Musical String House3123BR,4BA$1.72
Hidden LakeBrookdale - C11BR,1.5BA$1.72
Millbrook Village$2.25/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den2BR,2BA$2.25
Hempstead Gardens$1.86/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
Colony House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.69
10 Landing Lane2 BR2BR,1.5BA$2.06
1020 Raritan Ave2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.23
50 Neilson Apartments2 BED2BR,1BA$2.25
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.94
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34

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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.

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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 $1,695.

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

The cheapest apartment in New Brunswick is 1020 Raritan Ave which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in New Brunswick costs $4,853.

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 91 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 $543 which is $4,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Brunswick.

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