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property at 289 Main St

289 Main St

SpotswoodNJ08884

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property at 1 Lake Ave

1 Lake Ave

East BrunswickNJ08816
property at 16 Ayres Ct

16 Ayres Ct

East BrunswickNJ08816

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East Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Brunswick, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the East Brunswick, NJ area range in price from $675 to $7,700 with an overall median price of $4,340. The three East Brunswick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Country Lane at $1,850, Frost at $1,900, and Greentree at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Brunswick Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Country Lane$3,800$1,85013
Frost$3,800$1,90018
Greentree$3,800$1,90014
Newton Heights$3,800$1,92513
Tanners Corner$3,800$1,85018
Jamesburg Park$3,850$1,90015
Dunhams Corners$4,000$1,85022
Washington Heights$4,000$1,85015
Farrington Lake$4,200$1,85035
Turnpike East$5,900$675168

Cheapest Available East Brunswick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Brunswick, NJ is a Studio unit found at Highland Terrace Apartments in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,425. Tov Manor in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Brunswick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$1,605
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Brunswick area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at North Village Apartments in the in the Country Lane neighborhood starting from $2,279. The second greatest value East Brunswick apartment is the THE MANOR Model at Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes starting at $2,700 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the South Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Brunswick apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.78
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE MANOR3BR,2BA$2.22
Lofts at HelmettaSilver Creek2BR,2BA$2.36
Millbrook Village North$2.94/sq.ft. - Sycamore1BR,1BA$2.11
Leonardine Gardens2EH2BR,1BA$1.90
737 Roseland Pl, Unit apartment737 Roseland Pl1BR,1BA$1.89
Royal Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
Wyndmoor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35
Winding Wood ApartmentsModel E - section 11BR,1BA$2.01
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Brunswick

What type of rentals are currently available in East Brunswick?

There are currently 285 Apartments for Rent in East Brunswick, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,238 to $9,396. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Brunswick ranging from $675 to $6,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Brunswick ranges from $675 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,452.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Brunswick range from $1,942 to $9,396, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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