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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

PlainfieldNJ07060
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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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Cornell Arms
Studio Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Willett Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willett Gardens

50 Willett AveSouth River, NJ 08882
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21 Station Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Station Pl

21 Station PlMetuchen, NJ 08840
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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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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Metuchen Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metuchen Manor

43 Middlesex AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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401 Main Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

401 Main Street

401 Main StMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Highland Park Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Gardens

115 S 3rd AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
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Edison, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edison, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Edison, NJ area range in price from $945 to $13,358 with an overall median price of $3,984. The three Edison neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fords at $1,280, Menlo Park at $1,280, and Valentine 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$2,800$1,28071
Menlo Park$2,865$1,28076
Valentine$2,975$1,28074
Raritan Manor$2,980$1,28076
Clara Barton$3,100$1,28074
Stelton$4,000$945206
Amboy Avenue$4,500$1,28073
Oak Tree$4,500$950101
Lahiere$4,565$95099
Nixon Park$4,650$95084

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,110
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,175
Truman Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,318
97-99 BayardSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,400
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Dalina Manor - 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,582
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed starting @ $15751BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edison, NJ

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edison area is the $2.00 price per square foot $2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,080. The second greatest value Edison apartment is the 321 Durham Ave Model at 321 Durham Ave, Unit Room 1 starting at $950 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the South Edison 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.
Lamberts Mill Village$2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.00
321 Durham Ave, Unit Room 1321 Durham Ave1BR,1BA$0.63
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Hamilton CommonsA-201 Renovated 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.93
Parsonage Hill Village$2.28/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$1.60
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
25 Coolidge Ave, Unit B25 Coolidge Ave2BR,1BA$1.76
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.94
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.47
1223 Lenox Ave, Unit 21223 Lenox AveStudio ,1BA$2.08

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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

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 $1,595.

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 $3,984.

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 52 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 $453 which is $3,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edison.

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