Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piscataway, NJ from $500 (26 Rentals)

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32 Curtis Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

32 Curtis Avenue

32 Curtis AvePiscataway, NJ 08854

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103 Bayard St

New BrunswickNJ08901
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Towne Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Oaks Apartments

159 Main StSouth Bound Brook, NJ 08880
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The Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Park Apartments

222 Denison StHighland Park, NJ 08904
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Cornell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Truman Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Truman Square

111 Truman Dr SEdison, NJ 08817
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730-734 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

730-734 Park Ave

730-734 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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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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97-99 Bayard
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

97-99 Bayard

97 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Adams Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Place

1 Adams PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Voorhees Station I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Voorhees Station I

853-863 Somerset StSomerset, NJ 08873

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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Piscataway, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Piscataway, NJ

Pricing Updated: 01/26/2026

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$4,550$1,575251

Cheapest Available Piscataway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Piscataway, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 1020 Raritan Ave in the Stelton neighborhood priced from $1,000. SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piscataway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1020 Raritan Ave11BR,1BA$1,000
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,145
Horizons At Plainfield1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,208
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
114 Woodbridge AveONE BEDROOM APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1,600
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Malcolm Gardens$2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,655
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesStudio - 400 sqftStudio,1BA$1,661
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piscataway, NJ

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piscataway area is the $1.73 price per square foot 1 Model at 97 Main St in the in the Canal Crossing neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Piscataway apartment is the 312 Model at Musical String House starting at $3,200 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Lawrence Brook 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.
97 Main St12BR,2BA$1.73
Musical String House3123BR,4BA$1.72
Cedar Manor$1.88/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft2BR,2BA$1.89
111 Sycamore Ave, Unit 3111 Sycamore Ave2BR,1BA$1.93
720 Madison Ave, Unit 3720 Madison Ave2BR,1BA$1.32
416 E Main St, Unit 3 W416 E Main St3BR,1BA$1.54
Colony House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.69
10 Landing Lane2 BR2BR,1.5BA$2.06
1020 Raritan Ave2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.23
Horizons At Plainfield1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Piscataway Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Piscataway?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Piscataway is under $1,685.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Piscataway?

The cheapest apartment in Piscataway is 1020 Raritan Ave which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Piscataway costs $4,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Piscataway?

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 117 regular apartments in Piscataway 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 Piscataway?

Cheap apartments in Piscataway have an average cost of $2,133 which is $2,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Piscataway.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.