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

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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
Student Housing
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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,145
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesStudio - 400 sqftStudio,1BA$1,719
Premier Properties of New BrunswickStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
66 Sicard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Gandhi Rental LLCApt 21BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Renaissance Plaza SquareMonmouth2BR,2BA$3.22
The George New BrunswickB1R - Renovated2BR,2BA$3.30
The Loft at Neilson1012BR,2BA$3.07
50 Neilson Apartments2 BED2BR,1BA$2.13
195 George St, Unit 1st F195 George St2BR,1BA$2.33
The Frederick$3.42/sq.ft. - 1A1BR,1BA$3.42
Gandhi Rental LLCApt 21BR,1BA$2.50
Highland Montgomery2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.41
275 LivingstonLawrence1BR,1BA$3.12
Skyline Tower1 Bed / 1 Bath - Small1BR,1BA$3.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ

Ranked #2

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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