Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Free Acres Neighborhood of Berkeley Heights, NJ from $500 (18 Rentals)
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1341 E 2nd St, Unit Studio apartment
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Grove St Apartments

201 E 9th 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 |
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Free Acres Studio Apartments | $1,678 | $1,300 | $2,250 |
Free Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $1,300 | $3,750 |
Free Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $1,995 | $4,800 |
Free Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,049 | $2,453 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 18 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grove St Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Frontier Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,670 |
Terrace View Gardens | $2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
Oakwood Gardens | Oakwood 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,843 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | Large 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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73 Grandview Ave, Unit 1 | 73 Grandview Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Grove St Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Cypress Gardens | $2.22/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
68 W End Ave | 68 W End Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Frontier Flats | 1 Bd/1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2 | 468 Watchung Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | Large 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
North Mountain Ridge | 5 Room 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.28 |
116 Lofts | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Scotch Plains Gardens | $2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
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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
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