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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Berkeley Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Berkeley Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,695 | $3,750 |
Cheap Berkeley Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,196 | $2,000 | $4,800 |
Cheap Berkeley Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,073 | $3,795 | $6,500 |
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Berkeley Heights, NJ Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Berkeley Heights, NJ
Pricing Updated: 09/10/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Free Acres | $4,647 | $1,625 | 117 |
Benders Corner | $5,037 | $1,775 | 97 |
Downtown Berkeley Heights | $5,037 | $1,775 | 57 |
Union Village | $5,037 | $1,695 | 89 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Scotch Plains Gardens | $2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,820 |
Michael Manor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
North Mountain Ridge | 5 Room 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Haven New Providence | A1R | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Providence Place | $2.68/sq.ft. - Townhome B | 3BR,3BA | $2.68 |
Berkshire Gardens | 2x1.5-1641 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.07 |
Glenside | $2.57/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Classic with Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
915 Central Ave, Unit 1 | 915 Central Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.71 |
Spring Gardens II | 2 Bed, 3 Bath | 2BR,3BA | $2.44 |
44 High St | 44 High St | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 2 | 2389 Mountain Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2 | 468 Watchung Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
North Mountain Ridge | 5 Room 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.28 |
Scotch Plains Gardens | $2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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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