Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Brunswick Neighborhood of New Brunswick, NJ from $800 (52 Rentals)

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The Quincy
$2,379 - $3,890
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The Quincy

120 Neilson StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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property at 43 Division St

$2,600

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$2,600
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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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43 Division St, Unit 2

43 Division St
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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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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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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$1,700
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$1,700

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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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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property at 20 Livingston Ave

$2,300

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$2,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Livingston Ave

New BrunswickNJ08901
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222 George St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

222 George St

222 George StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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55 MORRELL, LLC
2 Bedroom Apartments

55 MORRELL, LLC

55 MORRELL StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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property at 377 Delavan St

$2,600

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$2,600
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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377 Delavan St, Unit 2

377 Delavan St
New BrunswickNJ08901
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43 S Adelaide Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 S Adelaide Ave

43 S Adelaide AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
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Highland Montgomery
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Montgomery

140-1H Montgomery StHighland Park, NJ 08904
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31 Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

31 Lincoln Ave

31 Lincoln AveHighland Park, NJ 08904

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Downtown New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

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 2 Beds unit found at SoCam290 priced from $1,025. 29 S Adelaide Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Brunswick apartments for rent in New Brunswick, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam2902X2 Upgraded2BR,2BA$1,025
29 S Adelaide AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Premier Properties of New BrunswickStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Skyline Tower1 Bed / 1 Bath - Small1BR,1BA$2,075
66 Sicard St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,350
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,108 sqft2BR,1BA$2,521
The George New BrunswickA3R1BR,1BA$2,599
Premiere ResidencesResidence 06-101BR,1BA$2,609
The Vue1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Type I1BR,1BA$2,683
The QuincyResidence A1BR,1BA$2,830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Brunswick, NJ

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown New Brunswick apartment is the Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 1,083 sqft Model at Riverside Towers Apartment Homes starting at $3,222 with a $2.98 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Standard at New BrunswickFulham - 5x5 E35BR,5BA$0.82
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 1,083 sqft3BR,1.5BA$2.98
The Vue1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Type I1BR,1BA$3.47
The QuincyResidence A1BR,1BA$3.77
The George New BrunswickA3R1BR,1BA$3.56
SoCam2901X1 Standard1BR,1BA$1.78
29 S Adelaide Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
66 Sicard St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.69
Skyline Tower1 Bed / 1 Bath - Small1BR,1BA$3.33
Premier Properties of New BrunswickStudioStudio ,1BA$3.57

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ

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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 $2,830.

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 $1,210, while the average apartment in Downtown New Brunswick costs $3,100.

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 29 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 $1,226 which is $1,874 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Brunswick.

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