Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, NJ from $900 (48 Rentals)

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The Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Park Apartments

222 Denison StHighland Park, NJ 08904
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Ausonia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ausonia Apartments

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

Highland Park Gardens

115 S 3rd AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
Student Housing
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Bayard Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayard Street Apartments

99 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Century Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Century Apartments

85 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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New Brunswick Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Brunswick Apartments

33 Paul Robeson BlvdNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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499 Hamilton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

499 Hamilton St

499 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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507 Hamilton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

507 Hamilton St

507 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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Highland Park, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highland Park, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,080. Highland Terrace Apartments in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,080
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)1BR,1BA$1,685
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Musical String House3071BR,1BA$1,700
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, NJ

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $2.37 price per square foot Wallworth Model at Merriewold in the in the Stelton neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 2 bed Model at Premier Properties of New Brunswick starting at $3,300 with a $2.45 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.
MerriewoldWallworth2BR,2BA$2.37
Premier Properties of New Brunswick2 bed2BR,2BA$2.45
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE MANOR (RENOVATED)3BR,2BA$1.85
10 Landing Lane2 BR2BR,1BA$2.15
30 Glendale Ave, Unit Donna30 Glendale Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
137 Livingston Ave, Unit Apt 3137 Livingston Ave3BR,1BA$2.40
Rivendell at EdisonRaritan 21BR,1BA$2.18
Hillside Apartments2 Bedroom- FULLY RENTED2BR,1BA$2.44
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$2.47

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Getting Around Highland Park, NJ

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 Highland Terrace Apartments listed at $1,425.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment is $1,080 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 $1,800 at Tov Manor.

What is the most affordable Highland Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highland Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Raritan Crossing Apartment Homes and starts from $2,242.

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