
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Brunswick Neighborhood of New Brunswick, NJ from $800 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown New Brunswick area of New Brunswick.


377 Delavan St, Unit 3

Premier Properties of New Brunswick

275 Livingston

Riverside Towers Apartment Homes

66 Sicard St

Skyline Tower

25 Alexander St, Unit 1

25 Alexander St
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11 Oxford St

39 Throop Ave, Unit 103

92 Paul Robeson Blvd

103 Bayard St

The Hamilton

Bayard Street Apartments
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55 Harvey at Providence Square

264 Seaman St

Century Apartments

Providence Square - 55+ Community

Livingston Manor - 55+ Community

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377 Delavan St, Unit 3

Birchwood Terrace Apartments
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96 Bayard St

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The Aspire

29 S Adelaide Ave

43 S Adelaide Ave

Highland Montgomery

31 Lincoln Ave

Parktowne Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown New Brunswick Studio Apartments | $2,076 | $1,400 | $2,474 |
| Downtown New Brunswick 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $1,210 | $4,247 |
| Downtown New Brunswick 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,870 | $975 | $6,996 |
| Downtown New Brunswick 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,247 | $1,375 | $4,795 |
| Downtown New Brunswick 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $879 | $3,700 |
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There are currently 36 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 $925. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoCam290 | 2X2 Standard | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| 29 S Adelaide Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Premier Properties of New Brunswick | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Skyline Tower | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Small | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| The Brunswick | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $2,204 |
| The George New Brunswick | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,464 |
| Riverside Towers Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 1,108 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2,521 |
| Premiere Residences | Residence 06-10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,621 |
| The Vue | 1Bedroom, 1 Bath Type A | 1BR,1BA | $2,651 |
| The Quincy | Residence N | 1BR,1BA | $2,840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Brunswick area is the $1.05 price per square foot Fulham - 5x5 E3 Model at The Standard at New Brunswick in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $1,499. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Standard at New Brunswick | Fulham - 5x5 E3 | 5BR,5BA | $1.05 |
| Riverside Towers Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 1,083 sqft | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.98 |
| The George New Brunswick | B2R - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.67 |
| The Vue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Type I | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| SoCam290 | 1X1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Brunswick | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Premiere Residences | Residence 12 | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| 29 S Adelaide Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Skyline Tower | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Small | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Premier Properties of New Brunswick | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.57 |
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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 $2,840.
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 $3,161.
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 28 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 $1,294 which is $1,867 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Brunswick.
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