
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Brunswick Neighborhood of New Brunswick, NJ from $1,750 (13 Rentals)


275 Livingston

The Brunswick

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The Quincy

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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 | $2,155 | $1,750 | $2,474 |
| Downtown New Brunswick 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $750 | $9,925 |
| Downtown New Brunswick 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $975 | $4,607 |
| Downtown New Brunswick 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,265 | $1,375 | $8,181 |
| Downtown New Brunswick 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,292 | $3,085 | $3,500 |
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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 $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Brunswick?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Brunswick is Premier Properties of New Brunswick which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Downtown New Brunswick costs $4,571.
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 33 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 $989 which is $3,582 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Brunswick.
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