Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piscataway, NJ from $500 (203 Rentals)

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604 Jesse Way, Unit The Commons

604 Jesse Way
PiscatawayNJ08854

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32 Curtis Avenue
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32 Curtis Avenue

32 Curtis AvePiscataway, NJ 08854

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27 Bartha Ave, Unit 27B
$1,600
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27 Bartha Ave, Unit 27B

27 Bartha AveEdison, NJ 08817
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Piscataway, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Piscataway, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Piscataway, 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 Piscataway Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
New Durham$4,000$1,00019

Cheapest Available Piscataway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Piscataway, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,000. Grove St Apartments in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piscataway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam2902X2 Upgraded2BR,2BA$1,000
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Meridia Bound Brook 300Studio DStudio,1BA$1,650
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
The Harrison Somerset Apartment HomesSTUDIO SMALLStudio,1BA$1,700
Talmadge Village$3.55/sq.ft. - The Douglas1BR,1BA$1,704
The Gateway @ Dunellen0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piscataway, NJ

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piscataway area is the $0.32 price per square foot 933 W 3rd St Model at 933 W 3rd St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Piscataway apartment is the 1 Model at 97 Main St starting at $3,450 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Canal Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Piscataway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
933 W 3rd St, Unit 2933 W 3rd St4BR,2BA$0.32
97 Main St12BR,2BA$1.73
Cedar Manor$1.94/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft2BR,2BA$1.94
Colony House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Standard2BR,2BA$1.86
25 Washington Ave2 Bedroom Renovated (Lg - 1,272 SqFt)2BR,2BA$1.93
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
140 North Ave140 North Ave1BR,1BA$2.10
Rivendell at EdisonRaritan 21BR,1BA$2.13
380 Somerset St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.84
27 Bartha Ave, Unit 27B27 Bartha Ave1BR,1BA$2.00

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Piscataway Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Piscataway?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Piscataway is at Grove Street Apartments listed at $1,495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Piscataway Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Piscataway Apartment is $1,595 at Cedar Arms.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Piscataway Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Piscataway is starting from $1,000 at SoCam290.

What is the most affordable Piscataway Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Piscataway Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Middlesex Village Townhomes and starts from $2,825.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.