
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Free Acres Neighborhood of Berkeley Heights, NJ from $500 (37 Rentals)
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Ella Gardens

Grove St Apartments

391-399 Grove St

Blair Tudor

Frontier Flats

North Mountain Ridge

Michael Manor

Mountain View Gardens
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401 E Front St

468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2

803 South

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Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield

Cypress Gardens

1000 North Ave

The Monarch at Plainfield

Cedar Tower at Plainfield

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Cornell Arms

Horizons At Plainfield

955F East Front Street

730-734 Park Ave

1024-1034 South Ave

Stoney Brook Gardens

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Aspen Gardens

Netherwood Pointe
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Plainfield Village

Malcolm Gardens

Terrace View Gardens

Scotch Plains Gardens

Beacon Village

Oakwood Gardens

Birchwood Gardens

West End Gardens

116 Lofts
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Acres Studio Apartments | $1,764 | $1,495 | $2,250 |
| Free Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,733 | $1,600 | $3,980 |
| Free Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $1,995 | $5,200 |
| Free Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,633 | $3,150 | $6,000 |
| Free Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,100 | $3,200 | $5,900 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Free Acres Neighborhood of Berkeley Heights, NJ.
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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 Grove St Apartments priced from $1,495. Park Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Free Acres apartments for rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove St Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Park Edge | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Malcolm Gardens | $2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,655 |
| Terrace View Gardens | $2.12/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Scotch Plains Gardens | $2.07/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| Beacon Village | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 391-399 Grove St | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Blair Tudor | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Oakwood Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| North Mountain Ridge | 4 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Free Acres, NJ
As of March 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Free Acres area is the $1.60 price per square foot 60 Summit Ave Model at 60 Summit Ave, Unit 60 Summit 4 BR in the in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Free Acres apartment is the 2/2 Model at 391 Springfield Avenue starting at $3,600 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Benders Corner 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Summit Ave, Unit 60 Summit 4 BR | 60 Summit Ave | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
| 391 Springfield Avenue | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| 68 W End Ave | 68 W End Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Oakwood Gardens | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2 | 468 Watchung Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Monarch at Plainfield | 2BB | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Cypress Gardens | $2.29/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Scotch Plains Gardens | $2.07/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Terrace View Gardens | $2.13/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Beacon Village | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFree Acres, Berkeley Heights, NJ
Ranked #3
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Free Acres Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Free Acres?
The cheapest apartment in Free Acres is Park Edge which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Free Acres costs $4,925.
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 8 regular apartments in Free Acres 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 Free Acres?
Cheap apartments in Free Acres have an average cost of $127 which is $4,798 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Free Acres.
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