Average Rent in Edison, NJ
16 apartment buildings, 692 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Edison, NJCheapest
$1,000/mo
The Gardens at Raritan
Properties
16
tracked daily
Units
692
available now
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Edison, NJ Rent Prices
All 16 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Gardens at Raritan
New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
SoCam 290 Apartments
290 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Orchard Gardens Apartments
260 S 11th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA
Pleasant View Gardens
258 Carlton Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
Best Rent NJ
1106 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, USA
Valley Manor Apartments
131 Marina Dr, Edison, NJ 08817, USA
Rivendell at Edison
1100 Meadows Dr, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gardens at Raritan New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0.95/ft² | 4.4 (219) | 1 |
| 2 | SoCam 290 Apartments 290 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA | $1,114 | $1,377 | $1.44/ft² | 4 (273) | 25 |
| 3 | Orchard Gardens Apartments 260 S 11th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA | $1,239 | $2,435 | $2.99/ft² | 4.1 (40) | 306 |
| 4 | Pleasant View Gardens 258 Carlton Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA | $1,239 | $2,426 | $2.99/ft² | 4.2 (810) | 325 |
| 5 | Best Rent NJ 1106 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, USA | $1,675 | $2,348 | $1.75/ft² | 1.8 (80) | 5 |
| 6 | Valley Manor Apartments 131 Marina Dr, Edison, NJ 08817, USA | $1,750 | $1,933 | -- | 2.9 (46) | 3 |
| 7 | Rivendell at Edison 1100 Meadows Dr, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA | $1,795 | $2,400 | $1.95/ft² | 4.1 (235) | 8 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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The Gardens at Raritan
4.4 (219)New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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
Pleasant View Gardens
4.2 (810)258 Carlton Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
Best Rent NJ
1.8 (80)1106 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, USA
Valley Manor Apartments
2.9 (46)131 Marina Dr, Edison, NJ 08817, 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 $2,395 per month, based on 692 units across 16 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,000 at The Gardens at Raritan to $5,769 at The George New Brunswick.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,931/mo | $1,600/mo | 46 |
| 1 Bed | $2,191/mo | $1,309/mo | 329 |
| 2 Bed | $2,649/mo | $1,114/mo | 287 |
| 3 Bed | $3,664/mo | $1,000/mo | 16 |
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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
$96,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,395/mo.
Comfortable income
$115,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/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) | $2,395 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $7,103/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick, NJ | $2,169 | -9% | -10.4% | 13 |
| Hoboken, NJ | $4,794 | +100% | +4.9% | 10 |
| Jersey City, NJ | $4,170 | +74% | -5.9% | 8 |
| Newark, NJ | $2,614 | +9% | -1.8% | 8 |
| Bayonne, NJ | $3,059 | +28% | +34.2% | 7 |
| Paterson, NJ | $3,430 | +43% | -7.8% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Edison, NJ?
The average rent in Edison, NJ is $2,395 per month, based on 692 units across 16 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 $2,300 per month, computed from 692 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,395/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 $1,000 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 $2,191/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,309/mo across 329 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Edison, NJ?
2-bedroom apartments in Edison, NJ average $2,649/mo. Units start from $1,114/mo across 287 units currently listed.
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