Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Free Acres Neighborhood of Berkeley Heights, NJ from $500 (18 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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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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Malcolm Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

559-615 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 Studio unit found at Grove St Apartments priced from $1,495. Frontier Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,670. 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
Frontier FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,670
Terrace View Gardens$2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,835
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,843
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Free Acres, NJ

As of September 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Free Acres area is the $2.08 price per square foot 73 Grandview Ave Model at 73 Grandview Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Free Acres apartment is the 3 Bed Model at Grove St Apartments starting at $2,453 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Plainfield 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.
73 Grandview Ave, Unit 173 Grandview Ave3BR,1BA$2.08
Grove St Apartments3 Bed3BR,1BA$2.23
Cypress Gardens$2.22/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
68 W End Ave68 W End Ave2BR,1BA$2.30
Frontier Flats1 Bd/1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.13
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2468 Watchung Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
North Mountain Ridge5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.28
116 Lofts1 Bd/ 1 Ba Loft1BR,1BA$2.25
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Free Acres, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Ranked #2

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

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4.0
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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 $1,930.

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 $3,795.

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 7 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 $246 which is $3,549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Free Acres.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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