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Apartments under $2,000 for Rent in Edison, NJ

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Edison at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,885
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Edison, NJ Apartments for Rent

Edison is a township in Middlesex County named after the legendary inventor Thomas Alva Edison, who developed the incandescent light bulb and phonograph at his Menlo Park laboratory in this area. Located in Central New Jersey within the Raritan Valley region, Edison serves as both a commercial hub and a convenient bedroom community for those commuting to New York City. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Edison, you'll discover plenty of housing options in established neighborhoods, from modern apartment communities near shopping districts to homes in quieter suburban areas.

Renting in Edison comes with real perks for anyone who wants suburban comfort with easy access to the city. The township features Menlo Park Mall, a major shopping destination with over a million square feet of retail space, and Oak Tree Road, home to dozens of South Asian restaurants and specialty stores. Roosevelt Park offers 196 acres of green space with walking trails and a lake perfect for weekend relaxation. Getting around is simple too—the Edison Train Station provides direct New Jersey Transit service to New York City, while I-287, the New Jersey Turnpike, and the Garden State Parkway connect you to destinations throughout the region. With the township's median household income around $116,000 and competitive rental prices (studios average about $1,486 per month and one-bedrooms around $1,890), Edison delivers solid value for renters.

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Edison

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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Margate 653 Sq Ft $2,251/mo

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J P Stevens High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
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Edison High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
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Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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John Adams Middle School

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Herbert Hoover Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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James Madison Intermediate Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
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Martin Luther King Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
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Menlo Park Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
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Washington Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
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Woodbrook Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
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