Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, NJ from $900 (107 Rentals)

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216 Denison St
$2,000 - $2,500
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

216 Denison St

216 Denison StHighland Park, NJ 08904
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326-1 Wayne St
$2,300 - $2,450
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

326-1 Wayne St

326-1 Wayne StHighland Park, NJ 08904
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The Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Park Apartments

222 Denison StHighland Park, NJ 08904
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43 S Adelaide Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 S Adelaide Ave

43 S Adelaide AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
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114 Woodbridge Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

114 Woodbridge Ave

114 Woodbridge AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
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Ausonia Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ausonia Apartments

501-505 Raritan AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
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Highland Park Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Gardens

115 S 3rd AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
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31 Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

31 Lincoln Ave

31 Lincoln AveHighland Park, NJ 08904

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Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highland Park, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $900. Cedar Arms in the Stelton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290BUR2BR,2BA$900
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Taylor Gardens1BR1BR,1BA$1,695
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700
The Harrison Somerset Apartment HomesSTUDIO SMALLStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, NJ

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.28 price per square foot 326-1 Wayne St Model at 326-1 Wayne St in the in the Stelton neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the Two Bedroom - 1,108 sqft Model at Riverside Towers Apartment Homes starting at $2,458 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
326-1 Wayne St326-1 Wayne St2BR,1BA$1.28
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,108 sqft2BR,1BA$2.22
Rivendell at EdisonRaritan 21BR,1BA$2.13
Hillside Apartments2 Bedroom- FULLY RENTED2BR,1BA$2.44
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
31 Lincoln Ave1/11BR,1BA$2.50
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$2.47
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.47
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highland Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highland Park is at The Harrison Somerset Apartment Homes listed at $1,700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment is $1,110 at SoCam290.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland Park is starting from $900 at SoCam290.

What is the most affordable Highland Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highland Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arbors At Franklin and starts from $2,750.

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