Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Free Acres Neighborhood of Berkeley Heights, NJ from $500 (74 Rentals)

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RT 500
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

RT 500

500 Main StBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Park Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Edge

38 Park EdgeBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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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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Terrace View Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace View Gardens

300-301 Maple AveNorth Plainfield, 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 Studio unit found at Grove St Apartments priced from $1,495. Blair Tudor Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Free Acres apartments for rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,725
Terrace View Gardens$2.13/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,735
803 SouthDStudio,1BA$1,775
Birchwood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,795
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,795
Gran Prix Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Ella GardensElla Gardens - 41BR,1BA$1,800
West End Gardens$1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Free Acres, NJ

As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Free Acres area is the $2.36 price per square foot NOR-B08 Model at 1000 North Ave in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,420. The second greatest value Free Acres apartment is the Scarlet Model at Netherwood Flats starting at $2,750 with a $2.46 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.
1000 North AveNOR-B082BR,2BA$2.36
Netherwood FlatsScarlet2BR,2BA$2.46
Ella GardensElla Gardens - 41BR,1BA$1.95
citivillage @ Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
West End Gardens$1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Terrace View Gardens$2.06/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.18
Birchwood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.51

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Free Acres Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Free Acres?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Free Acres is at Grove St Apartments listed at $1,495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Free Acres Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Free Acres Apartment is $1,725 at Blair Tudor Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Free Acres Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Free Acres is starting from $1,995 at The Monarch at Plainfield.

What is the most affordable Free Acres Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Free Acres Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Providence Place and starts from $4,500.

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