Average Rent in Edison, NJ
15 apartment buildings, 723 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Edison, NJCheapest
$1,228/mo
SoCam 290 Apartments
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15
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Units
723
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Average Rent by Property
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Edison, NJ Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
SoCam 290 Apartments
290 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Orchard Gardens Apartments
260 S 11th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA
Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes
18 Regency Manor Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Pleasant View Gardens
258 Carlton Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
Valley Manor Apartments
131 Marina Dr, Edison, NJ 08817, USA
10 Landing Lane
10 Landing Ln #6L, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Best Rent NJ
1106 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SoCam 290 Apartments 290 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA | $1,228 | $1,394 | $1.47/ft² | 4 (273) | 22 |
| 2 | Orchard Gardens Apartments 260 S 11th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA | $1,285 | $2,436 | $2.95/ft² | 4.1 (40) | 323 |
| 3 | Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes 18 Regency Manor Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA | $1,400 | $2,050 | $2.27/ft² | 4.2 (183) | 4 |
| 4 | Pleasant View Gardens 258 Carlton Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA | $1,600 | $2,442 | $2.96/ft² | 4.2 (810) | 320 |
| 5 | Valley Manor Apartments 131 Marina Dr, Edison, NJ 08817, USA | $1,750 | $1,933 | -- | 2.9 (46) | 3 |
| 6 | 10 Landing Lane 10 Landing Ln #6L, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA | $1,800 | $1,924 | $2.32/ft² | 4.2 (53) | 10 |
| 7 | Best Rent NJ 1106 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, USA | $1,850 | $2,387 | $1.78/ft² | 1.8 (80) | 5 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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SoCam 290 Apartments
4 (273)290 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Orchard Gardens Apartments
4.1 (40)260 S 11th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA
Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes
4.2 (183)18 Regency Manor Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Pleasant View Gardens
4.2 (810)258 Carlton Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
Valley Manor Apartments
2.9 (46)131 Marina Dr, Edison, NJ 08817, USA
10 Landing Lane
4.2 (53)10 Landing Ln #6L, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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Edison, NJ neighborhoods
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Edison, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Edison, NJ is $2,417 per month, based on 723 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,228 at SoCam 290 Apartments to $5,769 at The George New Brunswick.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,938/mo | $1,285/mo | 50 |
| 1 Bed | $2,211/mo | $1,309/mo | 354 |
| 2 Bed | $2,662/mo | $1,228/mo | 302 |
| 3 Bed | $3,756/mo | $1,523/mo | 17 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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
$97,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,417/mo.
Comfortable income
$116,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,228/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.
Cost of living in Edison, NJ
Overall prices in Edison, NJ runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Edison, NJ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,417 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $7,125/mo |
Population
3,041
Median age
19.8
Mean commute
12 min
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 were last published in 2023.
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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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken, NJ | $4,563 | +89% | -6.2% | 10 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | $2,214 | -8% | -5% | 10 |
| Jersey City, NJ | $4,116 | +70% | -4% | 9 |
| Clifton, NJ | $2,540 | +5% | -1% | 5 |
| Elizabeth, NJ | $2,494 | +3% | +7.3% | 5 |
| Lakewood, NJ | $3,373 | +40% | +16.4% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Edison, NJ?
The average rent in Edison, NJ is $2,417 per month, based on 723 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Edison, NJ?
The median asking rent in Edison, NJ is $2,309 per month, computed from 723 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,417/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Edison, NJ?
The lowest available rent in Edison, NJ starts at $1,228 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Edison, NJ?
1-bedroom apartments in Edison, NJ average $2,211/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,309/mo across 354 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Edison, NJ?
2-bedroom apartments in Edison, NJ average $2,662/mo. Units start from $1,228/mo across 302 units currently listed.
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