Apartments For Rent By Owner in New Brunswick, NJ
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,395Base Rent$2,395Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,395 -
Rent SpecialTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,800Base Rent$2,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,80043 Division St Unit 2
43 Division St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New5 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS$6,000Base Rent$6,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$6,00042 Jefferson Ave
42 Jefferson Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,800Base Rent$3,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,800
351 Somerset St
351 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,899Base Rent$2,899Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,899
18 Alerica Ln
18 Alerica Ln, Franklin Township, NJ 08873 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,250Base Rent$2,250Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,250
22 Douglas Ave Unit 2 - 2nd Floor
22 Douglas Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500Base Rent$2,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,500
110 Somerset St Unit 2109 Unit 2109
110 Somerset St Unit 2109, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,500Base Rent$2,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,500
218 Denison St Unit 216 B
218 Denison St, Highland Park, NJ 08904 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,300+4 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,450+Base Rent$2,300 - $2,450Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,300 - $2,450
326-1 Wayne St
326-1 Wayne St, Highland Park, NJ 08904 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,000Base Rent$2,000 - $2,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,500
216 Denison St
216 Denison St, Highland Park, NJ 08904 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,300Base Rent$2,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,300
220 N 4th Ave Unit 2nd Floor
220 N 4th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904
New Brunswick at a Glance
New Brunswick, NJ Apartments for Rent
New Brunswick sits on the southern banks of the Raritan River and serves as both the county seat of Middlesex County and home to Rutgers University, the state's largest university. This college town has grown into a regional commercial hub for Central New Jersey while maintaining its role as a convenient commuter city for those working in New York City. Those looking for apartments for rent in New Brunswick will find options ranging from studios averaging around $1,705 to spacious three-bedroom units near campus, downtown, and established neighborhoods like Fifth Ward and Lincoln Park.
Renting in New Brunswick offers access to cultural attractions such as the Zimmerli Art Museum and George Street Playhouse, along with dining and entertainment options concentrated along Albany Street and the downtown corridor. The city's location on the Northeast Corridor rail line provides direct NJ Transit service to Manhattan, just 27 miles away, making it practical for commuters. Boyd Park offers 20 acres of riverfront recreation, while the Delaware and Raritan Canal trail system provides additional outdoor space. As a major medical center anchored by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital, the city supports a substantial healthcare employment sector alongside the university and other businesses.
Renting in New Brunswick
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 439 Sq Ft $1,692 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 730 Sq Ft $2,191 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,044 Sq Ft $2,868 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,522 Sq Ft $3,878 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,354 Sq Ft $3,463 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in New Brunswick
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Downtown New Brunswick 774 Sq Ft $2,586/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- New Brunswick $2,551/mo
- North Brunswick $2,209/mo
- East Brunswick $2,353/mo
- Somerset $2,541/mo
- Piscataway $2,346/mo
- South River $1,782/mo
- Edison $2,072/mo
- Metuchen $2,395/mo
- North Plainfield $2,320/mo
- Franklin Township $2,414/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in New Brunswick, NJ
What are the average rent costs in New Brunswick, NJ?
The average rent in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,191.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in New Brunswick, NJ?
The average rent for a studio apartment in New Brunswick, NJ is $1,692.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,191.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,868.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ is $3,878.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ is $3,463.
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