
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Brunswick Neighborhood of New Brunswick, NJ from $600 (34 Rentals)
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Premier Properties of New Brunswick

85 Easton Ave, Unit 4E

222 Seaman St

Riverside Towers Apartment Homes

275 Livingston

66 Sicard St

The Brunswick
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53 Carman St, Unit Floor 1

44 Courtlandt

The George New Brunswick

186 Comstock St

39 Throop Ave, Unit 101

39 Throop Ave, Unit 103

The Hamilton

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97-99 Bayard

55 Harvey at Providence Square

Providence Square - 55+ Community

Livingston Manor - 55+ Community

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12 Bartlett

96 Bayard St
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The Aspire

3 S Adelaide Ave

76 S Adelaide Ave

205 Cedar Ave

43 S Adelaide Ave

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Highland Montgomery
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123 S Adelaide Ave

31 Lincoln Ave
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown New Brunswick Studio Apartments | $2,257 | $1,375 | $2,547 |
| Downtown New Brunswick 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,439 | $650 | $3,500 |
| Downtown New Brunswick 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,258 | $975 | $5,551 |
| Downtown New Brunswick 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,825 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Brunswick 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $3,500 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 34 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 2 Beds unit found at SoCam290 priced from $975. Premier Properties of New Brunswick has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Brunswick apartments for rent in New Brunswick, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoCam290 | 2X2 Standard | 2BR,2BA | $975 |
| Premier Properties of New Brunswick | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 31 Lincoln Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Skyline Tower | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Small | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| The Quincy | Residence M | Studio,1BA | $2,310 |
| 66 Sicard St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Premiere Residences | Residence 04 | 1BR,1BA | $2,368 |
| 55 MORRELL, LLC | Two Bedroom B - Interior Unit (1 left) | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Riverside Towers Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 1,108 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2,458 |
| The Vue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $2,482 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Brunswick area is the $2.34 price per square foot Two Bedroom - 1,058 sqft Model at Riverside Towers Apartment Homes in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $2,475. The second greatest value Downtown New Brunswick apartment is the B2R - Renovated Model at The George New Brunswick starting at $3,124 with a $3.31 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Towers Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 1,058 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The George New Brunswick | B2R - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.31 |
| 31 Lincoln Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Vue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Type I | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Renaissance Plaza Square | Edison | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 66 Sicard St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Skyline Tower | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Small | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| Premiere Residences | Residence 04 | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| The Quincy | Residence L | Studio ,1BA | $4.67 |
| Premier Properties of New Brunswick | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.57 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $2,482.
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 $1,160, while the average apartment in Downtown New Brunswick costs $4,000.
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 40 regular apartments in Downtown New Brunswick that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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