Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Heights Neighborhood of Berkeley Heights, NJ from $1,500 (27 Rentals)

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Ella Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922

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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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property at 105 Union Ave

$2,200

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105 Union Ave

New ProvidenceNJ07974

Downtown Berkeley Heights, Berkeley Heights, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Berkeley Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Berkeley Heights area of Berkeley Heights, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Edge priced from $1,600. Murray Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Berkeley Heights apartments for rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Edge1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Murray Hill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
STATION COURT L.L.C.PROVIDENCE1BR,1BA$2,400
Modera Berkeley HeightsA031BR,1BA$2,574
Glenside$3.12/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,595
Scotch Plains Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,600
Constantine VillageTwo Bedroom w/ Dining Room2BR,1BA$2,780
Berkeley HouseA3 1x11BR,1BA$2,853

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Berkeley Heights, NJ

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Berkeley Heights area is the $2.36 price per square foot 2/2 Model at 391 Springfield Avenue in the in the Benders Corner neighborhood starting from $3,475. The second greatest value Downtown Berkeley Heights apartment is the $2.89/sq.ft. - Residence 2A Model at Providence Place starting at $4,000 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Benders Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Berkeley Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
391 Springfield Avenue2/22BR,2BA$2.36
Providence Place$2.89/sq.ft. - Residence 2A2BR,2BA$2.89
Berkeley Crossing1 Bed /Bath w Den1BR,1BA$3.05
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 22389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
Constantine VillageTwo Bedroom w/ Eat In Kitchen2BR,1BA$3.15
Glenside$3.12/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.09
Scotch Plains Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.19
Park Edge2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.69
421 Myrtle Ave421 Myrtle Ave1BR,1BA$2.48
Murray Hill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.96

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Downtown Berkeley Heights, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Ranked #4

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Berkeley Heights Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Berkeley Heights is Park Edge which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Downtown Berkeley Heights costs $5,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 3 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Berkeley Heights?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Berkeley Heights have an average cost of $116 which is $5,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Berkeley Heights.

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