Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillside, NJ from $700 (65 Rentals)

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47 Watson Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

47 Watson Ave

47 Watson AveElizabeth, NJ 07202
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595 Elizabeth Ave
Studio Apartments

595 Elizabeth Ave

595 Elizabeth AveNewark, NJ 07112
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305 Osborne Ter
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 Osborne Ter

305 Osborne TerNewark, NJ 07112
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Felicia Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Felicia Village

1006 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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1278-1280 Clinton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1278-1280 Clinton Ave

1278-1280 Clinton AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Stuyvesant Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stuyvesant Gardens

378-404 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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129 Chancellor Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

129 Chancellor Ave

129 Chancellor AveNewark, NJ 07112
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Residence on 18th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Residence on 18th

875 18th AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Colonial Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Village

44 Paine AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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103 Chancellor
Studio Apartments

103 Chancellor

103 Chancellor AveNewark, NJ 07112
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356 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

356 Stuyvesant Ave

356 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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1100-1127 Sheridan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1100-1127 Sheridan Ave

1100-1127 Sheridan AveElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Wainwright Street Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wainwright Street Arms

214-218 Wainwright StNewark, NJ 07112
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300 E Westfield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 E Westfield Ave

300 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Villager Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villager Apartments

64-76 Myrtle AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Clinton House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton House

1254-1262 Clinton PlElizabeth, NJ 07208
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343 Schley St
2 Bedroom Apartments

343 Schley St

343 Schley StNewark, NJ 07112
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Lidgerwood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lidgerwood Manor

514 Lidgerwood AveElizabeth, NJ 07202
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Continental Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Continental Gardens

850 W Grand StElizabeth, NJ 07202
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Luxury Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Luxury Apartments

6 Pomona AveNewark, NJ 07112
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112 Westfield Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Westfield Ave

112-118 Westfield AveElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Hillside, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillside, NJ is a Studio unit found at Sheridan Gardens in the Westminster neighborhood priced from $1,250. Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
Westminster Towers ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, NJ and Nearby

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $0.24 price per square foot 102 W Allen St Model at 102 W Allen St, Unit 1 in the in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 349 Lyons Ave Model at 349 Lyons Ave starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Livingston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
102 W Allen St, Unit 1102 W Allen St3BR,1BA$0.24
349 Lyons Ave349 Lyons Ave4BR,1BA$0.25
305 Chadwick Ave305 Chadwick Ave3BR,1BA$0.18
1117 Chestnut St, Unit 11117 Chestnut St3BR,2BA$0.95
19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place19 Chapman Pl3BR,2BA$1.00
177 Seymour Ave, Unit 2177 Seymour Ave3BR,1BA$1.30
56 Durand Pl, Unit 156 Durand Pl4BR,1BA$1.63
9 Shephard Ave, Unit 29 Shephard Ave3BR,2BA$1.67
309 Ellis Ave309 Ellis Ave3BR,1BA$1.62
267 Ellis Ave, Unit 001267 Ellis Ave3BR,1BA$1.65

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Getting Around Hillside, NJ

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillside is at Sheridan Gardens listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment is $1,425 at Heritage Estates.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillside is starting from $1,900 at Westminster Arms.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.