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Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highlands, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Place at Middletown Walk in the Aberdeen Hazlet Middletown neighborhood priced from $1,398. McGuires Grove II in the Aberdeen Hazlet Middletown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Place at Middletown WalkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,398
McGuires Grove II1 Bedroom (Upper)1BR,1BA$1,525
Pleasure BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NJ

As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $2.36 price per square foot 55 Seadrift Ave Model at 55 Seadrift Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Aberdeen Hazlet Middletown neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 2Bedroom 2 Bath + Den Model at Tak House starting at $3,500 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Long Branch City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
55 Seadrift Ave, Unit 155 Seadrift Ave3BR,1BA$2.36
Tak House2Bedroom 2 Bath + Den2BR,2BA$3.26
McGuires Grove II1 Bedroom (Upper)1BR,1BA$1.44
130 Morris Ave.Luxury 11BR,1BA$2.24
Pleasure Bay2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.63
Country Club Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.96
Garrison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Southbrook Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.83
The Place at Middletown WalkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
KNOLLWOOD GARDENS/ NO PETS ALLOWEDI BEDRM SECOND FLOOR1BR,1BA$2.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Highlands?

There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $12,000. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highlands ranging from $2,000 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highlands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highlands ranges from $2,000 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,781.

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