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Apartments under $1,800 for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ

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  5. Renovated Unit - SoCam290
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,210+
    2 BEDS
    $975+
    3 BEDS
    $1,375+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975 - $2,360
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975 - $2,360

    SoCam290

    290 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
    (908) 540-7433
  12. 1 BED, 2 BATHS
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    239 New York Ave

    239 New York Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  13. Building Photo - 114 Woodbridge Ave
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,550+
    1 BED
    $1,575+

    114 Woodbridge Ave

    114 Woodbridge Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904
  20. Building Photo - 311 Magnolia St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,795

    311 Magnolia St Unit 1F

    311 Magnolia St, Highland Park, NJ 08904
  24. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800

    212 N Oaks Blvd

    212 N Oaks Blvd, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902

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$2,273
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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.

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New Brunswick High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,477 Students
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New Brunswick Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,259 Students

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