Apartments For Rent in Iselin, NJ

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Apartments For Rent Near Iselin, NJ

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What Locals Say about Iselin

Review Highlights

Iselin buzzes: energetic commuter hub with easy transit, family vibe, and diverse dining. Easy NYC commute via Metropark and highways; safe, walkable, events, parks, good schools. Traffic and crowding; some litter and rude drivers; buses limited at times.
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  • Mahalekshmi Paramasivan
    "Yes I see dog owners make them walk in sidewalk , safe for children, dogs practice in park and good "
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  • Mahalekshmi Paramasivan
    "Food places and shops nearby . NJ transit is good. Temples are nearby. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes they love to live here because they think it’s a good place to live and they have a good job. I really love it to go around and have dinner. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Near to train station easy for commuters and a lot of fun we are in center of the New Jersey’s so we are acceptance of community . Very good neighbourly "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great place, perfect for family and peaceful. Super amazing people, good walk ways, amazing schools and library. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th Of July, Easter, Mother's Day, Black History Month, Black Friday"
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  • Trulia User
    "Noo comments , is a all good good neighborhood and nice people lots a places to visit and restaurants "
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  • Trulia User
    "Train is just 8 minutes away very good for nyc and there are buses in the morning and evening only but it’s a very good area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in colonia for over 20 years, it’s extremely community oriented, it’s a fantastic school system, there are amazing little league sports, and families have stayed in colonia forever. "
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  • Anandrkapadia
    "Frequent transit available within every 10 minutes, all major highways are with 5 miles. Metro park railway station is within 3 miles."
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  • 01shalini22
    "Safe and friendly neighborhood, with low crime activity. Good location, close proximity to grocery stores, shopping, Easy commute from GSP or train station. "
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  • Shariff B.
    "neighborhood watch, Truck picks clothes up for the less fortunate. Quiet area. very clean. Town Hall meetings "
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  • Carla
    "Depending on the time of the day my commute can be difficult because of traffic congestion. But the best part is that there is the GSP and highways with easy access. This is what mades my commute easier."
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  • Jasmin S.
    "Really easy so close to all major highways e.g route 1, route 8, 287, 95. Easy commutevia train to the NYC"
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  • Anish S.
    "my commute is easier then others since so many major roads are easily accessible from iselin and the fact that we are in central jersey everything is relatively close by. metropark is great the days i need to go to nyc"
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  • Blueyez2233
    "My neighborhood has one of the largest direct express trains into NYC (metro park) and plenty of buses to get around."
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  • Tina T.
    "I generally just drive to work bu myself. I do not carpool or anything as there are no co workers that live close. Pending on the traffic and road conditions I take the fastest and clearest route so it's quite convenient there are several highways around "
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  • Diana C.
    "Township sponsors many family events and thete is a community center for kids and adults. The libraries are excellent and have seversl children programs "
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  • Cpriyanga
    "Nice place and parks around schools close by for kids close to train station many Indian communities to know"
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  • Evelynac2001
    "I have lived in this area for a year and it is very safe and quiet. Great neighborhood but also expensive."
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  • Jane M.
    "Lived here for 4 years. Over crowded. Bad drivers. No respect of neighbors or public spaces. Many people refuse to leash their dogs and/or pick up after them. Dead birds everywhere. Litter, ie cigarette butts, broken sandals, plastic bags, half eaten chicken bones. "
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  • Vitullov
    "Different restaurants, stores, train station, and all major highways are all within a 5 minute drive."
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  • Felicia C.
    "multicultural area. nearby stores and transportation. access to various highways many schools in the area. "
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  • Wonderwoman
    "This area is best for new york commuters with proximity to Metropark station where even the fast trains make a pit stop. Woodbridge mall is very close and Wegmans for grocery shopping and lot of furniture showrooms , best buy , toy s r us is close by , banks lot of restaurants are lined up. Garden state parkway access and oak tree road is lined with doctors offices and JFK hospital too. What more do you need Iselin is the best place to be."
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  • thegunth63
    "This is a town that is accessible to metro park train station, buses to NYC, all kinds of foods, 2 malls, parkway, turnpike, Route 1 and JFK Hospital all with in minutes of the house location. This is a very quiet neighborhood with all age groups. The schools here in Iselin, Colonia are highly rated schools in NJ. People here are friendly. "
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  • Aquaeyes62
    "Near Merrill park, NJ transit, walk to elementary school, very close to 2 shopping malls"
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Average Rent Trends in Iselin, NJ

Rent in Iselin, NJ varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$2,500
Jul 2025$2,550
Aug 2025$2,495
Sep 2025$2,500
Oct 2025$2,750
Nov 2025$2,600
Dec 2025$2,500
Jan 2026$2,500
Feb 2026$2,478
Mar 2026$2,400
Apr 2026$2,450
May 2026$2,500
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,950$2,500$3,250$3,250$2,500
Townhomes$1,800$2,500——$2,500
Apartments and Condos$1,950$2,450——$2,400
Houses$1,020$2,700$3,250$3,250$3,250
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Iselin, NJ

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Iselin, NJ?
    The average rent of an apartment in Iselin, NJ is $2,348 per month. This is about 22% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Iselin, NJ?
    The average rent of a house in Iselin, NJ is $3,250 per month. This is about 68% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Iselin, NJ?
    The average rent of a townhome in Iselin, NJ is $2,500 per month. This is about 30% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Iselin, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Iselin, NJ was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $2,400 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Iselin, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Iselin, NJ was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $2,750 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Iselin, NJ?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Iselin, NJ is $1,991 per month. That is about $356 less than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Iselin, NJ?
    There are 28 available rental listings in Iselin, NJ.
  • What are some zip codes in Iselin, NJ?
    Iselin, NJ includes zip codes such as: 08830.
  • What are some cities near Iselin, NJ?
    Some nearby cities include: Colonia, Woodbridge, Fords, Avenel, Metuchen. These cities may have more rental options to explore.