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Greenfield Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Gardens

48 N Evergreen RdEdison, NJ 08817
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821 Central Ave

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The Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Park Apartments

222 Denison StHighland Park, NJ 08904
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $945 to $19,650 with an overall median price of $4,021. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fords at $1,280, Menlo Park at $1,280, and Raritan Manor at $1,280. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Edison Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fords$2,795$1,28070
Menlo Park$2,797$1,28070
Raritan Manor$2,949$1,28070
Clara Barton$3,092$1,28069
Valentine$3,100$1,28071
Amboy Avenue$4,500$1,28068
Oak Tree$4,500$1,28092
Stelton$4,500$945189
Lahiere$4,565$1,31890
Nixon Park$4,650$1,23874

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. Truman Square in the Stelton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,318. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,110
Truman Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,318
97-99 BayardSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,400
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Dalina Manor - 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,582
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed starting @ $15751BR,1BA$1,595
Parkwood Gardens1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,600
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $0.32 price per square foot 204 Montrose Ave Model at 204 Montrose Ave, Unit D in the in the North Edison neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Large Model at Colony House Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Turnpike East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
204 Montrose Ave, Unit D204 Montrose Ave4BR,2BA$0.32
Colony House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Large2BR,2BA$1.75
Lamberts Mill Village$2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Hamilton CommonsA-201 Renovated 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.93
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Parsonage Hill Village$2.28/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$1.60
Netherwood FlatsMagnolia II2BR,2BA$2.07
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.00
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88

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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.

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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

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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 $4,021.

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 47 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 $445 which is $3,576 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edison.

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