Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Brunswick Neighborhood of New Brunswick, NJ from $900 (14 Rentals)
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Downtown New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown New Brunswick?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown New Brunswick Studio Apartments | $2,142 | $1,325 | $2,808 |
Downtown New Brunswick 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,457 | $1,000 | $4,461 |
Downtown New Brunswick 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,047 | $940 | $6,695 |
Downtown New Brunswick 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,475 | $1,325 | $4,795 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown New Brunswick Neighborhood of New Brunswick, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Downtown New Brunswick Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown New Brunswick area of New Brunswick, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at SoCam290 priced from $1,145. Riverside Towers Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,719. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Brunswick apartments for rent in New Brunswick, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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SoCam290 | AUR | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Riverside Towers Apartment Homes | Studio - 400 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,719 |
Premier Properties of New Brunswick | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
66 Sicard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Gandhi Rental LLC | Apt 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
As of October 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Brunswick area is the $3.22 price per square foot Monmouth Model at Renaissance Plaza Square in the in the Stelton neighborhood starting from $3,732. The second greatest value Downtown New Brunswick apartment is the B1R - Renovated Model at The George New Brunswick starting at $3,294 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Brunswick apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Renaissance Plaza Square | Monmouth | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
The George New Brunswick | B1R - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
The Loft at Neilson | 101 | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
50 Neilson Apartments | 2 BED | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
195 George St, Unit 1st F | 195 George St | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
The Frederick | $3.42/sq.ft. - 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
Gandhi Rental LLC | Apt 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Highland Montgomery | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
275 Livingston | Lawrence | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Skyline Tower | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Small | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown New Brunswick Neighborhood in New Brunswick, NJ
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Brunswick Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown New Brunswick?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown New Brunswick is under $2,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Brunswick?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Brunswick is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Downtown New Brunswick costs $3,647.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 23 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown New Brunswick?
Cheap apartments in Downtown New Brunswick have an average cost of $412 which is $3,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Brunswick.
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