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1747 E 2nd St, Unit 2

1747 E 2nd St
Scotch PlainsNJ07076

Berkeley Heights, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Berkeley Heights, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/28/2026

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
Benders Corner$5,000$1,89525
Free Acres$5,550$1,60022
Union Village$5,550$1,60018
Downtown Berkeley Heights$5,600$1,85017

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 North Mountain Ridge in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,750. Blair Beacon Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,760. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berkeley Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,760
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825
Haven New ProvidenceA1R1BR,1BA$2,088
Crystal Ridge at WatchungManville1BR,1BA$2,159

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

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Heights area is the $2.78 price per square foot $2.81/sq.ft. - Residence 3B Model at Providence Place in the in the Benders Corner neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value Berkeley Heights apartment is the 2/2 Model at 391 Springfield Avenue starting at $3,475 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Benders Corner 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.
Providence Place$2.81/sq.ft. - Residence 3B3BR,2BA$2.78
391 Springfield Avenue2/22BR,2BA$2.36
Glenside$2.50/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Grand Corner2BR,2BA$2.54
Berkeley Crossing1 Bed /Bath w Den1BR,1BA$3.05
1943 US-22, Unit 21943 US-222BR,1BA$2.63
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 22389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
Murray Hill Gardens: Your Perfect Home Awaits!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.67
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.46
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$3.04

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Berkeley Heights?

There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $8,095. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkeley Heights ranging from $1,600 to $10,000.

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 $1,600 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,003.

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 $2,800 to $6,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $6,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,300.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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