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Berkeley Heights, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Berkeley Heights, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/28/2025

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
Downtown Berkeley Heights$5,500$1,80052
Free Acres$5,500$1,675114
Union Village$5,500$1,69585
Benders Corner$5,800$1,80091

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,820
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,850
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA21BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Providence Place$2.68/sq.ft. - Townhome B3BR,3BA$2.68
Berkshire Gardens2x1.5-16412BR,1.5BA$2.07
Glenside$2.57/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Classic with Den2BR,2BA$2.57
915 Central Ave, Unit 1915 Central Ave3BR,2BA$2.71
Spring Gardens II2 Bed, 3 Bath2BR,3BA$2.44
44 High St44 High St2BR,2BA$2.77
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 22389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2468 Watchung Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$2.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley Heights

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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