Apartments for Rent in Metuchen, NJ

Prices and availability in Metuchen, NJ were last updated on 12 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Metuchen, NJ are: Woodmont Metro at Metuchen Station, Metuchen Plaza, Durham Avenue Apartments, Robbins Hall (Residential) and Greenway Village.

The average rent in Metuchen, NJ is $2,856.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Metuchen, NJ is between $2,740 and $5,805.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Metuchen, NJ is between $2,740 and $5,805.

In Metuchen 24% of the housing is rented out compared to 76% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 26% of Metuchen's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 56% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Metuchen is 24 years old, with 61% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, 48% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Metuchen are around 8% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 67% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 24% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.