Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highland Lakes, NJ from $500 (7 Rentals)

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Highland Lakes, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Lakes Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highland Lakes, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Water's Edge 55+ Senior Community priced from $1,013. Alpine Village in the Rolling Hills Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highland Lakes apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Water's Edge 55+ Senior Community1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,013
Alpine Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,320
Wilson ManorSml 1 Bed Sept Move In1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Lakes, NJ and Nearby

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Lakes area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Mountain Ridge at Sussex in the in the Briar Crest at Crystal Springs neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Highland Lakes apartment is the 3 BRM DUPLEX Model at Briarwood House Apartments starting at $3,465 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Middletown Goshen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mountain Ridge at Sussex2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.88
Briarwood House Apartments3 BRM DUPLEX3BR,1.5BA$2.67
The VIEW at Wanaque2BD/2BA2BR,1BA$2.37
Catherine Street2 bed TH2BR,1BA$2.21
Rock Pointe1BR1BR,1BA$2.73
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Alpine Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
155 Breakneck Rd, Unit Basement Apartment155 Breakneck Rd1BR,1BA$2.50
Carriage Hill Apartments1BR/ 1BA EXECUTIVE1BR,1BA$2.55
Water's Edge 55+ Senior Community1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Lakes Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Lakes Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Lakes Apartment is $1,013 at Water's Edge 55+ Senior Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland Lakes Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland Lakes is starting from $1,458 at Alpine Village.

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