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$1,000 - $1,200

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142 Lakeside Dr S

PiscatawayNJ08854
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32 Curtis AvePiscataway, NJ 08854
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Piscataway, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Piscataway, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Piscataway, NJ area range in price from $1,595 to $5,842 with an overall median price of $3,025. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Piscataway Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
New Durham$3,025$1,595229

Cheapest Available Piscataway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Piscataway, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Celebrations at South Plainfield in the Lahiere neighborhood priced from $654. Horizons At Plainfield in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,208. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piscataway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$654
Horizons At Plainfield1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,208
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Middlesex Village Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,570
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,695
The Harrison Somerset Apartment HomesSTUDIO SMALLStudio,1BA$1,700
Talmadge Village$3.55/sq.ft. - The Douglas1BR,1BA$1,704
Malcolm Gardens$2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piscataway, NJ

As of September 11, 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 House Model at 824 Nelson Pl starting at $3,500 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the New Durham 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
824 Nelson PlHouse3BR,2BA$1.94
Cedar Manor$1.94/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft2BR,2BA$1.94
107 W Front St, Unit 1107 W Front St3BR,2BA$1.83
834 Dominick Ct, Unit 834 Dominick Ct834 Dominick Ct2BR,2BA$2.04
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Middlesex Village Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.09
Horizons At Plainfield1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$1.04

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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 St 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 $654 at Celebrations at South Plainfield.

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 $2,000 at Cedar Lane Apartments.

What is the most affordable Piscataway Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Piscataway Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Benner Street Townhomes and starts from $2,550.

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