Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $700 (23 Rentals)

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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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356 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

356 Stuyvesant Ave

356 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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44-54 Rich St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

44-54 Rich St

44-54 Rich StIrvington, NJ 07111
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Hillcrest, Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
56-Village Court Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,700
Allure 258StudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.04 price per square foot 19 Chapman Pl Model at 19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place in the in the Upper Irvington neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 58 Grant Pl Model at 58 Grant Pl, Unit 58 Grant Pl starting at $4,200 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Upper Irvington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place19 Chapman Pl4BR,2BA$1.04
58 Grant Pl, Unit 58 Grant Pl58 Grant Pl4BR,1BA$2.10
43 Frederick Ter, Unit 2nd Floor43 Frederick Ter3BR,1BA$1.92
Harclay House ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.14
36 Tremont St, Unit 236 Tremont St3BR,1BA$2.20
53 Union Ave, Unit 40453 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.69
342 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 12342 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$2.00
977 Chancellor Ave, Unit B2977 Chancellor Ave1BR,1BA$2.15
510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2510 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$2.05
50 Union Ave, Unit 150 Union AveStudio ,1BA$2.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, Maplewood, NJ

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Maplewood, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillcrest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillcrest is at 56-Village Court Apartments, LLC listed at $1,700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment is $2,450 at Valley Grand.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is starting from $2,300 at 22 Cottage.

What is the most affordable Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mosaic South Orange and starts from $6,485.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Marie Brown

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