
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ from $500 (53 Rentals)
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Truman Square

Belmont Gardens

Parkwood Gardens

321 Durham Ave, Unit Room 1

702 Leia Ln

Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes

97-99 Bayard

The Place at Sayreville

Highland Terrace Apartments

New Brunswick Apartments

Dalina Manor - 55+ Community

Brooklawn Gardens

Gardens At Raritan

Raritan Landing Apartments

744 Watchung Ave

Blair Tudor Apartment Homes

25 Upland Ave

Cedar Lane Apartments

Cedar Arms

Riverside Towers Apartment Homes

Magnolia Gardens

1151 Raritan Ave

29 Smith St

1677 Prospect Ave, Unit 1
Edison, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Edison?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Edison Studio Apartments | $2,032 | $1,100 | $2,575 |
Cheap Edison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $1,000 | $9,836 |
Cheap Edison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,951 | $880 | $8,887 |
Cheap Edison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,634 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Edison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,066 | $3,300 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ
Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $880 to $12,020 with an overall median price of $3,687. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Oak Tree at $1,000, Fords at $1,280, and Menlo Park at $1,280. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Edison Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Oak Tree | $2,792 | $1,000 | 1772 |
Fords | $2,795 | $1,280 | 1311 |
Menlo Park | $2,797 | $1,280 | 1413 |
Valentine | $2,850 | $1,280 | 1348 |
Raritan Manor | $2,900 | $1,280 | 1385 |
Amboy Avenue | $3,070 | $1,280 | 1318 |
Clara Barton | $3,070 | $1,280 | 1337 |
Stelton | $3,300 | $880 | 2411 |
Lahiere | $4,545 | $1,000 | 1073 |
Nixon Park | $4,650 | $1,000 | 920 |
Cheapest Available Edison Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Edison, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,110. Tov Manor in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edison apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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SoCam290 | AUR | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
Tov Manor | 1x1 700-800 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Truman Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,318 |
Highland Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Lincoln Gardens | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Dalina Manor - 55+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,582 |
Brooklawn Gardens | 1 Bed starting @ $1575 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Parkwood Gardens | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Gardens At Raritan | EF-STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
Raritan Landing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Large Model at Colony House Apartments in the in the Turnpike East neighborhood starting from $2,509. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the $2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village starting at $3,080 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Potters neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edison apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Colony House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Large | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Lamberts Mill Village | $2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Hamilton Commons | A-201 Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Parsonage Hill Village | $1.97/sq.ft. - A | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Greenfield Gardens | $1.95/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Tov Manor | 1x1 700-800 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Parkwood Gardens | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Truman Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Edison Overview
A quaint township located in Middlesex, New Jersey, Edison serves as home to over 100,000 residents. The area is rich with history and diversity, and it serves as a major hub for the distribution of many types of goods and services.
Why live in Edison, NJ?
In September 2016, Money Magazine named Edison one of the top four best places to live in New Jersey and one of the top 50 places to reside in the United States. With major employers like the John F. Kennedy Medical Center close by and a strong education system, it’s no secret why many people search for apartments in Edison, NJ. Rutgers University and the Middlesex Community college is close by, and Farrington Lake provides boating, swimming, fishing and rowing events.
Best Local Schools in Edison, NJ
Woodbrook Elementary School
J P Stevens High School
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Getting Around Edison, NJ
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edison Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Edison?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Edison is under $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edison?
The cheapest apartment in Edison is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,110, while the average apartment in Edison costs $3,687.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edison?
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 671 regular apartments in Edison 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 Edison?
Cheap apartments in Edison have an average cost of $463 which is $3,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edison.
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