Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piscataway, NJ from $500 (50 Rentals)

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32 Curtis Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

32 Curtis Avenue

32 Curtis AvePiscataway, NJ 08854

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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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Cornell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060

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538 W 7th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

538 W 7th St

538 W 7th StPlainfield, 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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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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Malcolm Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

120 Randolph RdPlainfield, NJ 07060
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New Brunswick Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

New Brunswick Apartments

33 Paul Robeson BlvdNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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507 Hamilton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

507 Hamilton St

507 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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499 Hamilton St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

499 Hamilton St

499 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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Finchley Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Finchley Gardens

203 Main StSouth Bound Brook, NJ 08880
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Piscataway, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Piscataway, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2025

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$3,957$1,55092

Cheapest Available Piscataway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Piscataway, NJ is a Studio unit found at Highland Terrace Apartments in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,425. 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
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Finchley Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,685
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Meridia Bound Brook 1CStudio,1BA$1,695
Talmadge Village$3.55/sq.ft. - The Douglas1BR,1BA$1,705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piscataway, NJ

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piscataway area is the $1.93 price per square foot 312 Model at Musical String House in the in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Piscataway apartment is the 107 W Front St Model at 107 W Front St, Unit 1 starting at $2,900 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Green Brook Park 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.
Musical String House3123BR,4BA$1.93
107 W Front St, Unit 1107 W Front St3BR,2BA$1.93
107 Front St, Unit 1107 Front St3BR,2BA$2.00
Aspen Court Apartments2BEPR Den2BR,2BA$2.13
416 E Main St, Unit 3 W416 E Main St3BR,1BA$1.69
Durham Woods$1.79/sq.ft. - The Cypress2BR,1.5BA$1.98
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
130 Front St, Unit 3130 Front St2BR,1BA$1.75
Frontier Flats1 Bd/1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.13
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09

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Getting Around Piscataway, NJ

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Highland Terrace Apartments listed at $1,425.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Piscataway Apartment is $1,550 at Lincoln Gardens.

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 $1,975 at Magnolia Gardens.

What is the most affordable Piscataway Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Piscataway Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grove St Apartments and starts from $2,453.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.