Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillside, NJ from $1,100 (39 Rentals)

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property at 1023 Voorhees St

$1,100

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1023 Voorhees St

HillsideNJ07205
property at 79 Hopkins Pl

$1,275

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$1,275

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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79 Hopkins Pl

IrvingtonNJ07111

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property at 741 Clinton Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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741 Clinton Ave, Unit A2

741 Clinton Ave
NewarkNJ07108

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property at 70 W Grand St

$1,550

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$1,550

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70 W Grand St

ElizabethNJ07202
property at 557 S Broad St

$1,741

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$1,741

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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557 S Broad St, Unit A5

557 S Broad St
ElizabethNJ07202

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property at 34-36-36 Hedden Terrace

$1,750

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$1,750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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34-36-36 Hedden Terrace, Unit 3

34-36-36 Hedden Terrace
NewarkNJ07108
property at 336 Madison Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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336 Madison Ave

NewarkNJ07108
property at 178 Vassar Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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178 Vassar Ave

NewarkNJ07112
property at 180 Vassar Ave

$1,800

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180 Vassar Ave, Unit 178

180 Vassar Ave
NewarkNJ07112

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Hillside, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillside, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $932. 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
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
Monroe Garden1 BR JR1BR,1BA$1,375
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Heritage EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, NJ

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $0.26 price per square foot 55 Schley St Model at 55 Schley St in the in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 322 Westfield Ave Model at 322 Westfield Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,550 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Elmora 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.
55 Schley St55 Schley St3BR,2BA$0.26
322 Westfield Ave, Unit 2322 Westfield Ave4BR,1BA$0.26
47 Fabyan Pl, Unit 247 Fabyan Pl4BR,2BA$1.22
32 Union Pl, Unit 2FL32 Union Pl3BR,1BA$1.59
51 Lincoln Pl, Unit First floor51 Lincoln Pl3BR,1BA$1.47
309 Ellis Ave309 Ellis Ave3BR,1BA$1.54
53 Union Ave, Unit 40453 Union Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
267 Ellis Ave, Unit 001267 Ellis Ave2BR,1BA$1.48
The Residences at Clinton Hill2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.05
47 Saint James Pl, Unit 347 Saint James Pl2BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillside?

There are currently 1342 Apartments for Rent in Hillside, NJ with pricing that ranges from $900 to $9,017. There are also 198 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillside ranging from $1,100 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillside ranges from $1,100 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,945.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillside range from $1,800 to $4,803, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,050 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.