Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piscataway, NJ from $500 (50 Rentals)

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32 Curtis Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

32 Curtis Avenue

32 Curtis AvePiscataway, NJ 08854
property at 50 Richardson St

50 Richardson St

New BrunswickNJ08901
property at 425 John St

425 John St

PlainfieldNJ07060
property at 2 Columbus Pl

2 Columbus Pl

Bound BrookNJ08805
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Towne Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Oaks Apartments

159 Main StSouth Bound Brook, NJ 08880
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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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Bayard Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayard Street Apartments

99 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Cornell Arms
Studio Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
Student Housing
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Adams Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Place

1 Adams PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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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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Century Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Century Apartments

85 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Plainfield Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

120 Randolph RdPlainfield, NJ 07060
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507 Hamilton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

507 Hamilton St

507 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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499 Hamilton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

499 Hamilton St

499 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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Finchley Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Finchley Gardens

203 Main StSouth Bound Brook, NJ 08880
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510 Hamilton St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

510 Hamilton St

510 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08875
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Piscataway, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Piscataway, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Piscataway, 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 Piscataway Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
New Durham$4,650$1,925438

Cheapest Available Piscataway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Piscataway, 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 Piscataway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,110
Truman Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,318
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Finchley Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piscataway, NJ

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piscataway area is the $0.21 price per square foot 281 S Washington Ave Model at 281 S Washington Ave, Unit Second and Third Floor in the starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Piscataway apartment is the $1.88/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft Model at Cedar Manor starting at $3,095 with a $1.88 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Piscataway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
281 S Washington Ave, Unit Second and Third Floor281 S Washington Ave2BR,1BA$0.21
Cedar Manor$1.88/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft2BR,2BA$1.88
Colony House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Large2BR,2BA$1.57
115 Stout Ave, Unit First Floor115 Stout Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
Hamilton CommonsA-201 Renovated 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.93
PF Somerset LLCPF Somerset 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
163 Clinton St163 Clinton St1BR,1BA$2.08
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.04
114 Woodbridge AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.17
Truman Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11

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Getting Around Piscataway, NJ

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 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 Piscataway Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Piscataway?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Piscataway is under $1,685.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Piscataway?

The cheapest apartment in Piscataway is SoCam290 which is listed at $1,110, while the average apartment in Piscataway costs $4,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Piscataway?

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 24 regular apartments in Piscataway 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 Piscataway?

Cheap apartments in Piscataway have an average cost of $226 which is $4,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Piscataway.

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