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Berkeley Heights, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Berkeley Heights, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Berkeley Heights, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Berkeley Heights Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Free Acres$4,800$1,67594
Benders Corner$9,500$1,80069
Downtown Berkeley Heights$9,500$1,80038
Union Village$9,500$1,80060

Cheapest Available Berkeley Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berkeley Heights, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Michael Manor Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,850. Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berkeley Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,850
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$1,895
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2,050
Haven New ProvidenceA1R1BR,1BA$2,183
Crystal Ridge at WatchungHillsborough2BR,1BA$2,197

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ and Nearby

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Heights area is the $2.07 price per square foot 2x1.5-1641 Model at Berkshire Gardens in the in the Benders Corner neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Berkeley Heights apartment is the $2.57/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Classic with Den Model at Glenside starting at $3,625 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Crestwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Berkeley Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Berkshire Gardens2x1.5-16412BR,1.5BA$2.07
Glenside$2.57/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Classic with Den2BR,2BA$2.57
Spring Gardens II2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.19
598 Valley Rd, Unit 2598 Valley Rd2BR,1BA$2.63
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 22389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2468 Watchung Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$2.88
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$2.31
24 Torbert Rd24 Torbert Rd1BR,1BA$2.84
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$3.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Berkeley Heights?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $14,995. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkeley Heights ranging from $1,250 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Berkeley Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Berkeley Heights ranges from $1,250 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,049.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Berkeley Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Berkeley Heights range from $3,795 to $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,650.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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