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How much does it cost to rent a home in Berkeley Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Berkeley Heights 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,607 | $2,200 | $6,500 |
Berkeley Heights 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,969 | $2,800 | $6,250 |
Berkeley Heights 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,046 | $3,400 | $8,500 |
Berkeley Heights 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $15,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Berkeley Heights, NJ
Pricing Updated: 08/28/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Berkeley Heights | $5,500 | $1,800 | 52 |
Free Acres | $5,500 | $1,675 | 114 |
Union Village | $5,500 | $1,695 | 85 |
Benders Corner | $5,800 | $1,800 | 91 |
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 Scotch Plains Gardens in the Crestwood neighborhood priced from $1,820. Michael Manor Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berkeley Heights apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Scotch Plains Gardens | $2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,820 |
Michael Manor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ and Nearby
As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Heights area is the $2.68 price per square foot $2.68/sq.ft. - Townhome B Model at Providence Place in the in the Benders Corner neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Berkeley Heights apartment is the 2x1.5-1641 Model at Berkshire Gardens starting at $3,400 with a $2.07 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Providence Place | $2.68/sq.ft. - Townhome B | 3BR,3BA | $2.68 |
Berkshire Gardens | 2x1.5-1641 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.07 |
Glenside | $2.57/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Classic with Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
915 Central Ave, Unit 1 | 915 Central Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.71 |
Spring Gardens II | 2 Bed, 3 Bath | 2BR,3BA | $2.44 |
44 High St | 44 High St | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 2 | 2389 Mountain Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2 | 468 Watchung Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Scotch Plains Gardens | $2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Berkeley Heights?
There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $6,500. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkeley Heights ranging from $1,650 to $15,000.
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 $1,650 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,987.
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