Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Brunswick Neighborhood of New Brunswick, NJ from $900 (13 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 | $2,151 | $1,300 | $2,675 |
Downtown New Brunswick 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,508 | $1,080 | $3,672 |
Downtown New Brunswick 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,139 | $965 | $5,682 |
Downtown New Brunswick 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,740 | $1,275 | $9,110 |
Downtown New Brunswick 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,460 | $3,120 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 13 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 $1,080. 29 S Adelaide Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,925. 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 | $1,080 |
29 S Adelaide Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,925 |
66 Sicard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
The George New Brunswick | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,059 |
The Quincy | Residence H | Studio,1BA | $2,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Brunswick area is the $2.37 price per square foot Wallworth Model at Merriewold in the in the Stelton neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Downtown New Brunswick apartment is the $2.64/sq.ft. - Residence A-B11 Model at Legacy Place starting at $3,640 with a $2.62 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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Merriewold | Wallworth | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
Legacy Place | $2.64/sq.ft. - Residence A-B11 | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
Premier Properties of New Brunswick | 2 bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
The Edge at Raritan Heights | B03 | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
137 Livingston Ave, Unit Apt 3 | 137 Livingston Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.40 |
The George New Brunswick | B2R - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
The Arbors At Franklin | The Juniper | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
The Park at Franklin | The Birchwood | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Renaissance Plaza Square | Delaware | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
Skyline Tower | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Small | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 $1,080, while the average apartment in Downtown New Brunswick costs $3,742.
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 37 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 $230 which is $3,512 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Brunswick.
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