Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, NJ from $859 (78 Rentals)

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2 River Rd, Unit Apt 10
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

2 River Rd, Unit Apt 10

2 River RdHighland 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
Student Housing
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Ausonia Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ausonia Apartments

501-505 Raritan AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
Corporate Housing
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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
property at 142 Lakeside Dr S
$1,000 - $1,200

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142 Lakeside Dr S

PiscatawayNJ08854
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property at 1719 Raspberry Ct
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1719 Raspberry Ct

EdisonNJ08817
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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 SoCam 290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,341. Cedar Lane Apartments 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
SoCam 2901x1 Shared - Standard1BR, 1BA$1,341
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,595
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,650
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR, 1BA$1,695
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR, 1BA$1,700
The Harrison Somerset Apartment HomesSTUDIO SMALLStudio, 1BA$1,700
Premier Properties of New BrunswickStudioStudio, 1BA$1,750
Belmont GardensOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,775
Taylor GardensA11BR, 1BA$1,795
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, NJ

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $2.30 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at 233-251 S 8th Ave in the Stelton neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath - UPGRADED Model at Meadow View Apartments in the South Edison neighborhood starting at $2,850 with a $2.66 price per square foot. 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.
233-251 S 8th Ave2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR, 1.5BA$2.30
Meadow View Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath - UPGRADED3BR, 2BA$2.66
53 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2A53 Lincoln Ave2BR, 1BA$2.14
Rivendell at EdisonRaritan 21BR, 1BA$2.31
Tov ManorRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.34
10 Landing Lane1 BR1BR, 1BA$2.40
The Highland Collection1 Bedroom - Renovated w/ WD1BR, 1BA$2.43
Belmont GardensOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.40
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR, 1BA$2.47
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne 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 $1,341 at SoCam 290.

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 $2,000 at Cedar Lane Apartments.

What is the most affordable Highland Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highland Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Benner Street Townhomes and starts from $2,550.

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