
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Free Acres Neighborhood of Berkeley Heights, NJ from $500 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Free Acres area of Berkeley Heights.


Grove St Apartments

401 US-22

263 Somerset St

Frontier Flats

Cypress Gardens

391-399 Grove St
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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 | $1,713 | $1,495 | $2,250 |
| Free Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $1,550 | $3,780 |
| Free Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $1,995 | $5,100 |
| Free Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,442 | $2,453 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 38 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 |
| Cypress Gardens | $1.94/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 391-399 Grove St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Blair Beacon Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Austin Realty Apartment Homes | Large 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| West End Gardens | $2.17/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
| Scotch Plains Gardens | $2.18/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,810 |
| Terrace View Gardens | $2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Free Acres, NJ
As of December 28, 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove St Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Cypress Gardens | $2.31/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 68 W End Ave | 68 W End Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2 | 468 Watchung Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Monarch at Plainfield | 2BB | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Scotch Plains Gardens | $2.18/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| West End Gardens | $2.17/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Austin Realty Apartment Homes | Large 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Terrace View Gardens | $2.31/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Park Edge | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
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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 $1,835.
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 9 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 $165 which is $4,760 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Free Acres.
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