Cheap Homes for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ from $1,000 (33 Rentals)

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property at 239 New York Ave

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

239 New York Ave

New BrunswickNJ08901
property at 92 Paul Robeson Blvd

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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92 Paul Robeson Blvd

New BrunswickNJ08901

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property at 205 College Dr

$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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205 College Dr

EdisonNJ08817

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New Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Brunswick, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the New Brunswick, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Brunswick Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown New Brunswick$4,537$97598
Turnpike West$5,287$897482

Cheapest Available New Brunswick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Brunswick, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,025. Cedar Arms in the Stelton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Brunswick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam2902X2 Upgraded2BR,2BA$1,025
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
The Harrison Somerset Apartment HomesSTUDIO SMALLStudio,1BA$1,700
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
North Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
Gardens At RaritanJUNIOR ONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,725
Taylor GardensA11BR,1BA$1,745
Premier Properties of New BrunswickStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
The Highland Collection1 Bedroom Highland1BR,1BA$1,780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Brunswick area is the $1.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at North Village Apartments in the in the Farrington Lake neighborhood starting from $2,342. The second greatest value New Brunswick apartment is the 180 Highland Ave Model at 180 Highland Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,250 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Stelton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Brunswick apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
180 Highland Ave, Unit 1180 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
120 N Main St, Unit 2nd floor120 N Main St2BR,1BA$2.29
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Millbrook Village$2.20/sq.ft. - Cypress1BR,1BA$2.20
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
10 Landing Lane1 BR MED1BR,1BA$2.33
The Highland Collection1 Bedroom Highland1BR,1BA$2.37
Taylor GardensA11BR,1BA$2.42
SoCam2901X1 Standard1BR,1BA$1.78

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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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New Brunswick, NJ
Population: 56,100

Ranked #685

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Brunswick

What type of rentals are currently available in New Brunswick?

There are currently 391 Apartments for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ with pricing that ranges from $975 to $6,104. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Brunswick ranging from $1,000 to $6,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in New Brunswick?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Brunswick ranges from $1,000 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,990.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in New Brunswick?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in New Brunswick range from $1,375 to $5,842, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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