Average Rent in Edison, NJ
10 apartment buildings, 74 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,776/mo
Cheapest
$1,830/mo
Properties
10
Units
74
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Edison, NJ.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Edison, NJ Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes
16 Lenox Ct, Piscataway
The Highlands at South Plainfield Apartments
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield
The Aspire
135 Somerset St, New Brunswick
The Grove at Piscataway
67 Old New Brunswick Rd, Piscataway
Village Commons
428 Talmadge Rd, Edison
Renaissance Plaza Square Apartments
1 Richmond St, New Brunswick
10 Landing Lane
10 Landing Ln #6L, New Brunswick
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes 16 Lenox Ct, Piscataway | $1,830 | $2,239 | $2.69 | 4 (85) | 18 |
| 2 | The Highlands at South Plainfield Apartments 1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield | $2,136 | $2,382 | $2.61 | 4 (168) | 10 |
| 3 | The Aspire 135 Somerset St, New Brunswick | $2,200 | $2,200 | -- | 4.3 (108) | 1 |
| 4 | The Grove at Piscataway 67 Old New Brunswick Rd, Piscataway | $2,450 | $2,625 | $6.29 | 4.3 (85) | 2 |
| 5 | Village Commons 428 Talmadge Rd, Edison | $2,450 | $2,615 | $5.18 | 4 (75) | 2 |
| 6 | Renaissance Plaza Square Apartments 1 Richmond St, New Brunswick | $2,597 | $3,137 | $3.36 | 4.5 (348) | 41 |
| 7 | 10 Landing Lane 10 Landing Ln #6L, New Brunswick | -- | -- | -- | 4.2 (53) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes
4 (85)16 Lenox Ct, Piscataway
The Highlands at South Plainfield Apartments
4 (168)1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield
The Aspire
4.3 (108)135 Somerset St, New Brunswick
The Grove at Piscataway
4.3 (85)67 Old New Brunswick Rd, Piscataway
Village Commons
4 (75)428 Talmadge Rd, Edison
Renaissance Plaza Square Apartments
4.5 (348)1 Richmond St, New Brunswick
Edison, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Edison, NJ is $2,776 per month, based on 74 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,830 at Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes to $2,597 at Renaissance Plaza Square Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,406/mo | $1,830/mo | 41 |
| 2 Bed | $3,237/mo | $2,445/mo | 33 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Edison, NJ?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$111,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,776/mo.
Comfortable income
$133,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,830/mo), you need to earn at least $73,000/year.
Cost of living in Edison, NJ
We only have live rent data for Edison, NJ so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,776 |
| Estimated total | $2,776/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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Nearby cities in New Jersey
How Edison, NJ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Edison, NJ | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth, NJ | $2,729 | -2% | 6 |
| Trenton, NJ | $2,092 | -25% | 5 |
| Paterson, NJ | $3,442 | +24% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Edison, NJ?
The average rent in Edison, NJ is $2,776 per month, based on 74 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Edison, NJ?
The lowest available rent in Edison, NJ starts at $1,830 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Edison, NJ?
1-bedroom apartments in Edison, NJ average $2,406/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,830/mo across 41 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Edison, NJ?
2-bedroom apartments in Edison, NJ average $3,237/mo. Units start from $2,445/mo across 33 units currently listed.
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