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The Quincy
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$2,195 - $3,240
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The Quincy

120 Neilson StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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$2,295 - $4,100

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50 Easton Ave

New BrunswickNJ08901
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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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Adams Place
Studio to 3 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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New Brunswick Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

New Brunswick Apartments

33 Paul Robeson BlvdNew 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
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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: 04/24/2026

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
Turnpike West$4,200$750501
Downtown New Brunswick$4,571$75097

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 $900. Raritan Landing Apartments in the Stelton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Brunswick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290BUR2BR,2BA$900
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Taylor Gardens1BR1BR,1BA$1,695
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
The Harrison Somerset Apartment HomesSTUDIO SMALLStudio,1BA$1,700
North Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Brunswick area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Large Model at Colony House Apartments in the in the Turnpike East neighborhood starting from $2,670. The second greatest value New Brunswick apartment is the Brookdale - C2 Model at Hidden Lake starting at $2,207 with a $1.65 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.
Colony House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Large2BR,2BA$1.67
Hidden LakeBrookdale - C21BR,1.5BA$1.65
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.97
Millbrook Village$2.14/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den2BR,2BA$2.33
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,108 sqft2BR,1BA$2.22
Hempstead Gardens$1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
Hadley Woods$2.40/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34

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

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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 $1,720.

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

The cheapest apartment in New Brunswick is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in New Brunswick costs $4,385.

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 90 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 $696 which is $3,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Brunswick.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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