Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $1,500 (14 Rentals)

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Hillcrest, Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at 22 Cottage priced from $1,775. Avalon Maplewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,430. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
22 CottageStudioStudio,1BA$1,775
Avalon MaplewoodA13-7931BR,1BA$2,430
Valley Grand1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,487
Meridia South OrangeA1BR,1BA$2,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Summit in the in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft Model at 255 Tuscan starting at $3,300 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners 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.
The Summit2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
255 Tuscan2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft2BR,2.5BA$2.20
Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.58
68 Prospect Ave, Unit Prospect Deluxe68 Prospect Ave4BR,1BA$2.45
56 Chapman Pl, Unit 256 Chapman Pl3BR,1BA$2.20
348 Boyden Ave, Unit 3348 Boyden AveStudio ,1BA$1.64
150 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 1L150 Stuyvesant Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.87
22 CottageStudioStudio ,1BA$2.73
510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2510 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$2.09
340 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 6340 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$2.34

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Hillcrest, Maplewood, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?

There are currently 214 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,325 to $6,600. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $1,900 to $5,700.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillcrest ranges from $1,900 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,939.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest range from $2,199 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,699.

Expert Rental Resources

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