Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ from $1,600 (47 Rentals)

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RT 500
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

RT 500

500 Main StBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Park Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Edge

38 Park EdgeBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Ella Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
property at 401 US Highway 22
$1,675

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Base Rent$1,675
Total Monthly Price$1,675
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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401 US Highway 22, Unit 11E

401 US Highway 22
North PlainfieldNJ07060
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property at 1747 E 2nd St
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600
Total Monthly Price$2,600
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1747 E 2nd St, Unit 2

1747 E 2nd St
Scotch PlainsNJ07076
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955F East Front Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

955F East Front Street

903-1005 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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Stoney Brook Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook Gardens

643-715 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Beech Spring Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beech Spring Village

10-33 Beech StSummit, NJ 07901
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Grove Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Gardens

405-409 Grove StNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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391-399 Grove St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

391-399 Grove St

391-399 Grove StNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Scotch Plains Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Belle Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Belle Gardens

733 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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property at 390 Morris Ave
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200
Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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390 Morris Ave

SummitNJ07901

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property at 401 Sanford Ave
$2,100 - $2,400
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 15

401 Sanford Ave

DunellenNJ08812
property at 24B Heritage Dr
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600
Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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24B Heritage Dr

Chatham TownshipNJ07928
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Berkeley Heights, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Berkeley Heights, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Berkeley Heights, NJ area range in price from $1,495 to $6,100 with an overall median price of $3,130. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Berkeley Heights Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Free Acres$3,058$1,495220
Union Village$3,140$1,700201
Benders Corner$3,158$1,600185
Downtown Berkeley Heights$3,186$1,600158

Cheapest Available Berkeley Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berkeley Heights, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Spring Gardens in the Benders Corner neighborhood priced from $1,700. Blair Beacon Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berkeley Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring Gardens1 BD1BR,1BA$1,700
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,875
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.31/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,920
Murray Hill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$2,025
Michael Manor Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2,195
Crystal Ridge at WatchungManville1BR,1BA$2,275
Haven New ProvidenceA1R1BR,1BA$2,383

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Heights area is the $2.58 price per square foot $2.61/sq.ft. - Residence 3B Model at Providence Place in the in the Benders Corner neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Berkeley Heights apartment is the 2x1.5-1641 Model at Berkshire Gardens starting at $3,750 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the South Hills Park Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Berkeley Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Providence Place$2.61/sq.ft. - Residence 3B3BR,2BA$2.58
Berkshire Gardens2x1.5-16412BR,1.5BA$2.29
Glenside$2.55/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den and Loft2BR,2BA$2.55
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 12389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
444 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1444 Myrtle Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
1747 E 2nd St, Unit 11747 E 2nd St4BR,1BA$2.60
1943 US-22, Unit 21943 US-222BR,1BA$2.63
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.31/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.62
Spring Gardens1 BD1BR,1BA$2.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Berkeley Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Berkeley Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Berkeley Heights is at RT 500 listed at $2,678.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Berkeley Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Berkeley Heights Apartment is $1,700 at Spring Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Berkeley Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley Heights is starting from $2,195 at Blair Beacon Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Berkeley Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Berkeley Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Glenside and starts from $4,475.

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