Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillside, NJ from $800 (20 Rentals)

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property at 1023 Voorhees St
$950 - $1,100

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Total Monthly Price$950 - $1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1023 Voorhees St

HillsideNJ07205
property at 37 Mapes Ave
$1,100

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Total Monthly Price$1,100
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37 Mapes Ave, Unit 11

37 Mapes Ave
NewarkNJ07112

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property at 475 Clinton Ave
$1,398

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Base Rent$1,398

Total Monthly Price$1,398
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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475 Clinton Ave, Unit 2

475 Clinton Ave
NewarkNJ07108
property at 924 Stuyvesant Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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924 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit V2

924 Stuyvesant Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111

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property at 70 W Grand St
$1,550

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Total Monthly Price$1,550
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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70 W Grand St

ElizabethNJ07202

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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. Heritage Estates in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. 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
Heritage EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
LidgerwoodA11BR,1BA$1,500
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, NJ

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $0.51 price per square foot 326 Field Pl Model at 326 Field Pl, Unit #2L in the in the Livingston neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 47 Hopkins Pl Model at 47 Hopkins Pl, Unit Basement apt starting at $1,600 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Upper Clinton Hill 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.
326 Field Pl, Unit #2L326 Field Pl3BR,1BA$0.51
47 Hopkins Pl, Unit Basement apt47 Hopkins Pl1BR,1BA$0.92
13 Garwood Pl13 Garwood Pl3BR,1.5BA$1.77
8 Farley Ave, Unit 18 Farley Ave4BR,1BA$1.67
1286 Liberty Ave, Unit #21286 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0575 Stuyvesant Ave1BR,1BA$0.70
279 Jelliff Ave, Unit Floor 2279 Jelliff Ave3BR,1BA$1.90
53 Union Ave, Unit 40453 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.04
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillside?

There are currently 1387 Apartments for Rent in Hillside, NJ with pricing that ranges from $800 to $4,580. There are also 167 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillside ranging from $800 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 $800 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,527.

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 $1,850 to $4,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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