Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ from $1,200 (36 Rentals)

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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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$1,800 - $2,300

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Michael Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Michael Manor

802 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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Beacon Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Village

750 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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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: 06/10/2026

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$4,350$1,495186
Benders Corner$9,500$1,600157
Downtown Berkeley Heights$9,500$1,600131
Union Village$9,500$1,600163

Cheapest Available Berkeley Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berkeley Heights, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at North Mountain Ridge in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,750. Michael Manor in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berkeley Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Michael Manor1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825
Beacon Village1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,875
Haven New ProvidenceA1R1BR,1BA$2,098
Murray Hill Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,200
Manley CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,345
Crystal Ridge at WatchungMillstone1BR,1BA$2,499
Modera Berkeley HeightsA031BR,1BA$2,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ

As of June 10, 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 2/2 Model at 391 Springfield Avenue starting at $3,475 with a $2.36 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$2.81/sq.ft. - Residence 3B3BR,2BA$2.78
391 Springfield Avenue2/22BR,2BA$2.36
Glenside$2.50/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Grand Corner2BR,2BA$2.54
Berkeley Crossing1 Bed /Bath w Den1BR,1BA$3.05
1943 US-22, Unit 21943 US-222BR,1BA$2.63
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 22389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
Murray Hill Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.67
Beacon Village1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.62
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
Michael Manor1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$3.04

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Berkeley Heights Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Berkeley Heights Apartment is $1,750 at North Mountain Ridge.

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 $2,200 at Murray Hill Apartments.

What is the most affordable Berkeley Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Berkeley Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New England Village and starts from $4,750.

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