Average Rent in Edison, NJ
9 apartment buildings, 71 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,853/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,400/mo
Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes
Properties
9
tracked daily
Units
71
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 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 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes
18 Regency Manor Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
10 Landing Lane
10 Landing Ln #6L, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes
16 Lenox Ct, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
The Highlands at South Plainfield Apartments
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, USA
The Aspire
135 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Orchard Gardens Apartments
260 S 11th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA
Village Commons
428 Talmadge Rd, Edison, NJ 08817, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes 18 Regency Manor Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA | $1,400 | $1,975 | $2.19 | 4.2 (183) | 4 |
| 2 | 10 Landing Lane 10 Landing Ln #6L, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA | $1,815 | $1,949 | $2.31 | 4.2 (53) | 7 |
| 3 | Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes 16 Lenox Ct, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA | $2,000 | $2,204 | $2.73 | 4 (85) | 12 |
| 4 | The Highlands at South Plainfield Apartments 1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, USA | $2,191 | $2,636 | $2.74 | 4 (168) | 3 |
| 5 | The Aspire 135 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA | $2,200 | $2,200 | -- | 4.3 (108) | 1 |
| 6 | Orchard Gardens Apartments 260 S 11th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA | $2,299 | $2,337 | $3.40 | 4.1 (40) | 2 |
| 7 | Village Commons 428 Talmadge Rd, Edison, NJ 08817, USA | $2,450 | $2,615 | $5.18 | 4 (75) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes
4.2 (183)18 Regency Manor Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
10 Landing Lane
4.2 (53)10 Landing Ln #6L, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes
4 (85)16 Lenox Ct, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
The Highlands at South Plainfield Apartments
4 (168)1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, USA
The Aspire
4.3 (108)135 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Orchard Gardens Apartments
4.1 (40)260 S 11th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA
Edison, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Edison, NJ is $2,853 per month, based on 71 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,400 at Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes to $2,714 at Renaissance Plaza Square Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400/mo | $1,400/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $2,367/mo | $1,600/mo | 38 |
| 2 Bed | $3,491/mo | $1,900/mo | 31 |
| 3 Bed | $3,000/mo | $3,000/mo | 1 |
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
$114,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,853/mo.
Comfortable income
$137,000/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, 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) | $2,853 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $7,561/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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Edison, NJ?
The average rent in Edison, NJ is $2,853 per month, based on 71 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Edison, NJ?
The lowest available rent in Edison, NJ starts at $1,400 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 $2,367/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,600/mo across 38 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Edison, NJ?
2-bedroom apartments in Edison, NJ average $3,491/mo. Units start from $1,900/mo across 31 units currently listed.
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