Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ from $1,200 (49 Rentals)

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Berkeley House

434 Springfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Ella Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922

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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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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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105 Union Ave

New ProvidenceNJ07974
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$2,200 - $2,500

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401 US-22

PlainfieldNJ07060

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Berkeley Heights, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Berkeley Heights, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2026

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$4,550$1,495192
Downtown Berkeley Heights$5,900$1,600142
Union Village$5,900$1,600175
Benders Corner$6,450$1,600177

Cheapest Available Berkeley Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berkeley Heights, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Edge in the Benders Corner neighborhood priced from $1,600. North Mountain Ridge in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berkeley Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Edge1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,760
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825
Murray Hill Gardens: Your Perfect Home Awaits!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA21BR,1BA$2,080
Haven New ProvidenceA1R1BR,1BA$2,138
Manley CourtOne Bedroom Dining Room1BR,1BA$2,370
STATION COURT L.L.C.PROVIDENCE1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Heights area is the $2.78 price per square foot $2.81/sq.ft. - Residence 3B Model at Providence Place in the in the Benders Corner neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value Berkeley Heights apartment is the $2.59/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Model at Glenside starting at $3,625 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Crestwood 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$2.81/sq.ft. - Residence 3B3BR,2BA$2.78
Glenside$2.59/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den2BR,2BA$2.59
Berkeley Crossing1 Bed /Bath w Den1BR,1BA$3.05
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 22389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
Park Edge2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.69
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$3.08
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.46
Murray Hill Gardens: Your Perfect Home Awaits!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.96
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$3.04

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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 Park Edge which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Berkeley Heights costs $5,700.

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 16 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 $126 which is $5,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berkeley Heights.

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