Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ from $900 (16 Rentals)

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Ella Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922

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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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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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Berkeley Heights, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Berkeley Heights, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Free Acres$4,647$1,625117
Benders Corner$5,037$1,77597
Downtown Berkeley Heights$5,037$1,77557
Union Village$5,037$1,69589

Cheapest Available Berkeley Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berkeley Heights, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Scotch Plains Gardens in the Crestwood neighborhood priced from $1,820. Michael Manor Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berkeley Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,820
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,850
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA21BR,1BA$1,925
North Mountain Ridge5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,995
Haven New ProvidenceA1R1BR,1BA$2,093

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Heights area is the $2.68 price per square foot $2.68/sq.ft. - Townhome B Model at Providence Place in the in the Benders Corner neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Berkeley Heights apartment is the 2x1.5-1641 Model at Berkshire Gardens starting at $3,400 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Benders Corner 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$2.68/sq.ft. - Townhome B3BR,3BA$2.68
Berkshire Gardens2x1.5-16412BR,1.5BA$2.07
Glenside$2.57/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Classic with Den2BR,2BA$2.57
915 Central Ave, Unit 1915 Central Ave3BR,2BA$2.71
Spring Gardens II2 Bed, 3 Bath2BR,3BA$2.44
44 High St44 High St2BR,2BA$2.77
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 22389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2468 Watchung Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
North Mountain Ridge5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.28
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19

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Getting Around Berkeley Heights, NJ

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Berkeley Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Berkeley Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Berkeley Heights is Scotch Plains Gardens which is listed at $1,820, while the average apartment in Berkeley Heights costs $4,939.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Berkeley Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in Berkeley Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Berkeley Heights?

Cheap apartments in Berkeley Heights have an average cost of $228 which is $4,711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berkeley Heights.

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