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property at 18 W Union Ave

18 W Union Ave

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177 Sunshine Dr

PiscatawayNJ08854

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Piscataway, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Piscataway, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/20/2025

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$1,92551

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
97-99 BayardSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,400
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piscataway, NJ

As of April 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piscataway area is the $1.88 price per square foot $1.88/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft Model at Cedar Manor in the starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Piscataway apartment is the A-201 Renovated 2 Bedroom Model at Hamilton Commons starting at $2,700 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the North Edison neighborhood. 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.
Cedar Manor$1.88/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft2BR,2BA$1.88
Hamilton CommonsA-201 Renovated 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.93
416 E Main St, Unit 3 E416 E Main St3BR,1BA$1.54
21 W 2nd St, Unit 2121 W 2nd St3BR,1BA$2.15
PF Somerset LLCPF Somerset 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
163 Clinton St163 Clinton St1BR,1BA$1.97
Durham Woods$2.07/sq.ft. - The Ash1BR,1BA$2.13
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.04
West End Gardens$2.10/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
Truman Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Piscataway

What type of rentals are currently available in Piscataway?

There are currently 571 Apartments for Rent in Piscataway, NJ with pricing that ranges from $945 to $13,358. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Piscataway ranging from $1,750 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Piscataway?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Piscataway ranges from $1,750 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,061.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Piscataway?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Piscataway range from $1,250 to $13,358, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $4,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.