Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillside, NJ from $700 (74 Rentals)
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43 Hedden Terrace

The Residences at Clinton Hill
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160 Huntington Terrace

Heritage Estates

1144 E Grand St, Unit 211

Sheridan Gardens

510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2

342 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 12

Maple Gardens

519 Monroe Ave, Unit elmora

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46 Ellis Ave

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977 Chancellor Ave, Unit B2

296 Wainwright St, Unit B3
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142 Seymour Ave
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Hillside, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillside Studio Apartments | $1,885 | $950 | $3,484 |
Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $825 | $6,312 |
Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $1,157 | $6,511 |
Hillside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,666 | $1,750 | $7,241 |
Hillside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $2,100 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillside, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $1,157. Heritage Estates in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Residences at Clinton Hill | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,157 |
Heritage Estates | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Sheridan Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, NJ and Nearby
As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $1.15 price per square foot 566 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 566 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit D2 in the in the Westminster neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 42 Maple Ave Model at 42 Maple Ave, Unit 42 Maple Ave Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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566 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit D2 | 566 Pennsylvania Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
42 Maple Ave, Unit 42 Maple Ave Unit 2 | 42 Maple Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.04 |
7 Sager Pl, Unit 2R | 7 Sager Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
258 W Runyon St, Unit 2nd floor | 258 W Runyon St | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
86 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 1 | 86 Hawthorne Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
309 Ellis Ave | 309 Ellis Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
482 Irvine Turner Blvd, Unit 1 | 482 Irvine Turner Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
The Residences at Clinton Hill | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
77 Durand Pl, Unit 3 | 77 Durand Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
53 Union Ave, Unit 404 | 53 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Heritage Estates listed at $1,175.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment is $1,250 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 $1,157 at The Residences at Clinton Hill.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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