Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $800 (12 Rentals)

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Maplewood Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Lofts

1585 Springfield AveMaplewood, NJ 07040

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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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College Hill, Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hill area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc at Maplewood priced from $2,650. Eagle Rock Apartments at Maplewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,880. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc at Maplewood1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,650
Eagle Rock Apartments at MaplewoodSycamore2BR,1BA$2,880
Avalon MaplewoodA11L-9061BR,1BA$2,880
Clarus MaplewoodA3 - 1 Bedroom w/ Den & 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$4,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, NJ

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $4.35 price per square foot A3 - 1 Bedroom w/ Den & 1.5 Bath Model at Clarus Maplewood in the in the South Mountain neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the Sycamore Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Maplewood starting at $2,880 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Livingston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clarus MaplewoodA3 - 1 Bedroom w/ Den & 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$4.35
Eagle Rock Apartments at MaplewoodSycamore2BR,1BA$2.73
14 Nelson Plz, Unit 2R14 Nelson Plz3BR,1BA$2.38
1793 Springfield Ave, Unit A1793 Springfield Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
Avalon MaplewoodA10L-9061BR,1BA$3.22
Parc at Maplewood1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.11

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College Hill, Maplewood, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hill Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Hill Apartment is $2,650 at Parc at Maplewood.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Hill is starting from $2,880 at Eagle Rock Apartments at Maplewood.

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