Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ from $900 (18 Rentals)

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Ella Gardens
1 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: 07/26/2025

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
Downtown Berkeley Heights$5,500$1,85043
Free Acres$5,500$1,695105
Union Village$5,500$1,85070
Benders Corner$8,500$1,85071

Cheapest Available Berkeley Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berkeley Heights, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,850. 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
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$1,850
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,850
Murray Hill Gardens: Your Perfect Home Awaits!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2,050
Haven New ProvidenceA1R1BR,1BA$2,168

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ

As of July 27, 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
Spring Gardens II2 Bed, 3 Bath2BR,3BA$2.44
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 22389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2.17
963 E Front St963 E Front St2BR,1BA$2.56
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2468 Watchung Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
Crystal Ridge at WatchungHillsborough2BR,1BA$2.70
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$2.70

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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 Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Berkeley Heights costs $6,250.

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 6 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 $234 which is $6,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berkeley Heights.

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