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Average Rent in Edison 08901 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Edison 08901, Edison, NJ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,050/mo
Lowest Available
$1,400/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
48
available now
Edison 08901 vs Edison, NJ Average
Edison 08901 is more expensive the Edison, NJ average by $197/mo (7%). The citywide average is $2,853/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Edison 08901?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Edison 08901 is $3,050 per month across 4 apartment communities and 48 available units.
The most affordable option is Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes starting at $1,400/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,400/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,462/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,711/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,000/mo.
Prices range from $1,400 to $4,067 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Edison 08901
Rent Prices by Apartment in Edison 08901
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes | $1,400/mo | $1,975/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| 10 Landing Lane | $1,815/mo | $1,949/mo | 7 | 4.2 |
| The Aspire | $2,200/mo | $2,200/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Renaissance Plaza Square Apartments | $2,714/mo | $3,407/mo | 36 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Edison 08901 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Edison 08901
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$122,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,050/mo.
Comfortable income
$146,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,400/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Cost of living in Edison 08901
Overall prices in Edison 08901 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 08901's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,050 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $7,758/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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