Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ from $800 (136 Rentals)

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property at 239 New York Ave

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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239 New York Ave

New BrunswickNJ08901

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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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Bayard Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayard Street Apartments

99 Bayard 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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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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property at 377 Delavan St

$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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377 Delavan St, Unit 3

377 Delavan St
New BrunswickNJ08901
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Livingston Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Livingston Terrace

440 Livingston AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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12 Bartlett
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

12 Bartlett

12 Bartlett StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Brunswick, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

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$3,100$85965
Turnpike West$3,300$859467

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 $1,025. 29 S Adelaide Ave in the Stelton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Brunswick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam2902X2 Upgraded2BR,2BA$1,025
29 S Adelaide AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
The Harrison Somerset Apartment HomesSTUDIO SMALLStudio,1BA$1,700
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
North Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Taylor GardensA11BR,1BA$1,745
Premier Properties of New BrunswickStudioStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Brunswick area is the $0.82 price per square foot Fulham - 5x5 E3 Model at The Standard at New Brunswick in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $1,179. The second greatest value New Brunswick apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at North Village Apartments starting at $2,342 with a $1.83 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.
The Standard at New BrunswickFulham - 5x5 E35BR,5BA$0.82
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
Millbrook Village$1.91/sq.ft. - Oak2BR,1.5BA$2.16
The Gardens at North BrunswickTwo Bedroom Townhome FULLY UPGRADED2BR,1BA$1.69
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
Tov ManorRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.34
10 Landing Lane1 BR MED1BR,1BA$2.33
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
SoCam2901X1 Standard1BR,1BA$1.78
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45

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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 $1,210, while the average apartment in New Brunswick costs $3,200.

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 88 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 $848 which is $2,352 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Brunswick.

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