
Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ from $800 (49 Rentals)
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97-99 Bayard

50 Richardson St

New Brunswick Apartments

Gardens At Raritan

Riverside Towers Apartment Homes

Livingston Terrace

10 Landing Lane

Musical String House

702 Leia Ln

Truman Square

Highland Terrace Apartments

Belmont Gardens

Raritan Landing Apartments

Cedar Lane Apartments

Cedar Arms

Magnolia Gardens

1151 Raritan Ave

North Village Apartments

The Harrison Somerset Apartment Homes

Highland Montgomery

Highland Living

Taylor Gardens

510 Hamilton St

Park Ridge Manor Apartments

114 Woodbridge Ave
New Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Brunswick?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap New Brunswick Studio Apartments | $2,006 | $1,100 | $2,575 |
Cheap New Brunswick 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $1,100 | $5,500 |
Cheap New Brunswick 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $880 | $4,573 |
Cheap New Brunswick 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
Cheap New Brunswick 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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New Brunswick, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Brunswick, NJ
Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the New Brunswick, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Brunswick Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown New Brunswick | $4,126 | $880 | 145 |
Turnpike West | $4,137 | $880 | 458 |
Cheapest Available New Brunswick Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick 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 |
114 Woodbridge Ave | ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Gardens At Raritan | EF-STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
Raritan Landing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Cedar Lane Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Cedar Arms | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Brunswick area is the $2.37 price per square foot Wallworth Model at Merriewold in the in the Stelton neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value New Brunswick apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Large Model at Colony House Apartments starting at $2,509 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Turnpike East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Brunswick apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Merriewold | Wallworth | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
Colony House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Large | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Premier Properties of New Brunswick | 2 bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
Hidden Lake | Brookdale - C2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.69 |
North Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
230 Paul Robeson Blvd, Unit 2FL | 230 Paul Robeson Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Royal Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Tov Manor | 1x1 700-800 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Benner Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Truman Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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New Brunswick Overview
New Brunswick, NJ is one of the largest cities in Middlesex County, located in the Northeastern United States. It is typically considered a part of the New York metropolitan area. The city has a diverse population and is home to some of the largest corporations in the world, such as Johnson & Johnson and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Because of the diversity, many people are flocking to live in apartments in New Brunswick, NJ.
Why live in New Brunswick, NJ?
There are many reasons why people choose to live in apartments in New Brunswick, NJ. New Brunswick apartments provide families the opportunity to live near New York City without having to deal with the cost of living of the city. New Brunswick also has mild weather and provides easy access to major routes of transportation including train stations, airports, and I-95. With many of the largest corporations setting up shop in New Brunswick, there are also numerous opportunities to earn a stable job and provide for a family.
Pet Friendly LifestyleNew Brunswick, NJ
Ranked #20
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in New Brunswick, NJ
Lord Stirling Elementary School
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Getting Around New Brunswick, NJ
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 New Brunswick Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in New Brunswick?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Brunswick is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Brunswick?
The cheapest apartment in New Brunswick is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,110, while the average apartment in New Brunswick costs $4,131.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Brunswick?
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 100 regular apartments in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick?
Cheap apartments in New Brunswick have an average cost of $209 which is $3,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Brunswick.
Expert Rental Resources
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