Cheap Homes for Rent in Free Acres Neighborhood of Berkeley Heights, NJ from $2,200 (5 Rentals)

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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 Blair Tudor Apartment Homes priced from $1,725. Grove St Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here are the most affordable Free Acres apartments for rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,725
Grove St Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,745
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Free Acres, NJ

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Free Acres area is the $2.31 price per square foot Elm Model at Netherwood Flats in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $2,650. 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.
Netherwood FlatsElm2BR,2BA$2.31
Grove St Apartments3 Bed3BR,1BA$2.23
Cypress Gardens$2.31/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.36
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2468 Watchung Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
68 W End Ave, Unit 268 W End Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
North Mountain Ridge5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.28
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.16
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Terrace View Gardens$2.31/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.37

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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.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Free Acres

What type of rentals are currently available in Free Acres?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in Free Acres, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,675 to $6,000. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Free Acres ranging from $2,200 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Free Acres?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Free Acres ranges from $2,200 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,146.

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