Cheap Apartments for Rent in Metuchen, NJ from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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21 Station Pl
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21 Station Pl

21 Station PlMetuchen, NJ 08840
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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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Metuchen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metuchen Apartments

7-11 Green StMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Redfield Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redfield Village

6 Redfield Village DrMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Greenfield Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Gardens

48 N Evergreen RdEdison, NJ 08817
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Metuchen, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metuchen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Metuchen, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Gardens in the South Edison neighborhood priced from $1,550. Parkwood Gardens in the South Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Metuchen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Parkwood Gardens1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,600
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Durham Woods$2.07/sq.ft. - The Ash1BR,1BA$1,905
The Crossings at EdisonEverleigh1BR,1BA$1,920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metuchen, NJ

As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metuchen area is the $2.26 price per square foot 2D Model at Regency @ Menlo Park Terrace in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Metuchen apartment is the $2.38/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den Model at Millbrook Village starting at $2,945 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the South Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metuchen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Regency @ Menlo Park Terrace2D2BR,2BA$2.26
Millbrook Village$2.38/sq.ft. - Aspen + Den2BR,2BA$2.38
Greenfield Gardens$1.95/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Millbrook Village North$2.82/sq.ft. - Sycamore1BR,1BA$2.18
The KingsleyJade2BR,2BA$2.89
Talmadge Village$2.90/sq.ft. - The Elm3BR,2BA$2.60
Durham Woods$2.07/sq.ft. - The Ash1BR,1BA$2.07
Evergreen Meadows$2.37/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.43
Grandview GardensNewly Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment Home - Pet ...1BR,1BA$2.72
Parkwood Gardens1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.13

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Getting Around Metuchen, NJ

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metuchen Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Metuchen?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Metuchen is at listed at $2,039.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Metuchen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metuchen Apartment is $1,550 at Lincoln Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Metuchen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Metuchen is starting from $2,240 at Greenfield Gardens.

What is the most affordable Metuchen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Metuchen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Talmadge Village and starts from $2,655.

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