Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Free Acres Neighborhood of Berkeley Heights, NJ from $500 (8 Rentals)
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Free Acres, Berkeley Heights, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Free Acres?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Free Acres Studio Apartments | $1,866 | $1,675 | $2,050 |
Free Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $1,675 | $4,438 |
Free Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $1,800 | $4,800 |
Free Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,509 | $2,453 | $6,000 |
Free Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
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Cheapest Available Free Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Free Acres area of Berkeley Heights, NJ is a Studio unit found at citivillage @ Plainfield Station priced from $1,725. Grove St Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here are the most affordable Free Acres apartments for rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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citivillage @ Plainfield Station | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
Grove St Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Free Acres, NJ
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Free Acres area is the $2.23 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Grove St Apartments in the in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood starting from $2,453. The second greatest value Free Acres apartment is the $2.31/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Model at Cypress Gardens starting at $2,535 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Green Brook Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Free Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grove St Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Cypress Gardens | $2.31/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Terrace View Gardens | $2.38/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom - Lower Level | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Stirling Manor Associates | 2BDRM | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.36 |
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2 | 468 Watchung Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
68 W End Ave, Unit 2 | 68 W End Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
The Monarch at Plainfield | 2BB | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Malcolm Gardens | $2.39/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Free Acres Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Free Acres?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Free Acres is under $1,925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Free Acres?
The cheapest apartment in Free Acres is Grove St Apartments which is listed at $1,745, while the average apartment in Free Acres costs $4,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Free Acres?
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 Free Acres that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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