Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Free Acres Neighborhood of Berkeley Heights, NJ from $500 (43 Rentals)

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Ella Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922

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Cornell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060

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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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730-734 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

730-734 Park Ave

730-734 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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1024-1034 South Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1024-1034 South Ave

1024-1034 South AvePlainfield, 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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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Netherwood Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Netherwood Pointe

916-926 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Plainfield Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

559-615 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Malcolm Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Frontier Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Frontier Flats

171 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Terrace View Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace View Gardens

300-301 Maple AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Scotch Plains Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1332-1338 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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West End Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Gardens

450 West End AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Oakwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

124 E 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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116 Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lofts

116 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Apartments

408 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Free Acres, Berkeley Heights, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Free Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Free Acres area of Berkeley Heights, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Horizons At Plainfield priced from $1,208. Whispering Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,305. Here are the most affordable Free Acres apartments for rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Horizons At Plainfield1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,208
Whispering Hills Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,305
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Park Edge1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Malcolm Gardens$2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,655
Terrace View Gardens$2.13/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,685
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.07/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,750
391-399 Grove St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Free Acres, NJ

As of February 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Free Acres area is the $1.52 price per square foot 111 Sycamore Ave Model at 111 Sycamore Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Free Acres apartment is the Hawthorn II Model at Netherwood Flats starting at $2,675 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Potters neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Free Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
111 Sycamore Ave, Unit 3111 Sycamore Ave2BR,1BA$1.52
Netherwood FlatsHawthorn II2BR,2BA$2.25
Cypress Gardens$2.40/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.40
68 W End Ave68 W End Ave2BR,1BA$2.30
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2468 Watchung Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.07/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
West End Gardens$2.21/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Terrace View Gardens$2.12/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.12
Whispering Hills Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Horizons At Plainfield1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Free Acres, Berkeley Heights, NJ

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

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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 $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Free Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Free Acres is Horizons At Plainfield which is listed at $1,208, while the average apartment in Free Acres costs $5,900.

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 10 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 $181 which is $5,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Free Acres.

Expert Rental Resources

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