
Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $1,100 (9 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Hillcrest area of Maplewood.


1 Noll Pl

1 Noll Pl

64 40th St
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Hillcrest, Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Hillcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,783 | $2,000 | $3,800 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,208 | $2,400 | $3,850 |
Hillcrest 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Hillcrest 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,775 | $5,550 | $6,000 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Harclay House Apartments priced from $1,495. 22 Cottage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,730. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Harclay House Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
22 Cottage | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,730 |
124-130 Ellis Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ
As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.21 price per square foot 48 Elmwood Ave Model at 48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Upper Irvington neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 97 Brookdale Ave Model at 97 Brookdale Ave, Unit 4 starting at $2,099 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 48 Elmwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
97 Brookdale Ave, Unit 4 | 97 Brookdale Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
124-130 Ellis Ave | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.17 |
465 Valley Street | APARTMENT | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
50 Union Ave, Unit 1 | 50 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Harclay House Apartments | Large 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
93 Norwood St, Unit 2 | 93 Norwood St | 3BR,1BA | $2.05 |
53 Union Ave, Unit 404 | 53 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
342 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 12 | 342 Stuyvesant Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2 | 510 Stuyvesant Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest
What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?
There are currently 244 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ with pricing that ranges from $700 to $6,870. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $1,100 to $6,000.
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 $1,100 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,643.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.