Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mountainside, NJ from $1,000 (38 Rentals)

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property at 227 South Ave W

$1,900

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$1,900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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227 South Ave W, Unit 3

227 South Ave W
WestfieldNJ07090

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333 Central
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$2,458 - $4,558
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$2,458 - $4,558
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333 Central

333 Central AveWestfield, NJ 07090
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Carlton Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Towers

503 Carleton RdWestfield, NJ 07090
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Carina Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carina Court

627 S Springfield AveSpringfield, NJ 07081
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Beech Spring Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beech Spring Village

10-33 Beech StSummit, NJ 07901
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112 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Prospect St

112 Prospect StWestfield, NJ 07090
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60-66 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

60-66 Elm St

60-66 Elm StWestfield, NJ 07090
property at 429 W Broad St

$2,300

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429 W Broad St, Unit 1

429 W Broad St
WestfieldNJ07090
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Fanwood Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fanwood Crossings

La Grande AveFanwood, NJ 07023

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Mountainside, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mountainside Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mountainside, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Garwood Gardens Apartments in the Wychwood neighborhood priced from $2,079. Murray Hill Apartments in the Benders Corner neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountainside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garwood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom III1BR,1BA$2,079
Murray Hill Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,200
Duncan Hill Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 600 sqft1BR,1BA$2,220
331 South Ave1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,309
Manley CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,345
Mountainview Gardens$3.41/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,385
145-147 Summit Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
Fanwood Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,500
Floral Gardens$2.39/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountainside, NJ and Nearby

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountainside area is the $2.22 price per square foot MANCHESTER Model at Station Square at Fanwood Townhomes in the in the Goodman's Crossing neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Mountainside apartment is the $2.73/sq.ft. - Residence 3B Model at Providence Place starting at $4,700 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Benders Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountainside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Station Square at Fanwood TownhomesMANCHESTER2BR,2.5BA$2.22
Providence Place$2.73/sq.ft. - Residence 3B3BR,2BA$2.69
Springfield GardensSpruce2BR,3BA$2.56
Glenside$2.50/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Grand Corner2BR,2BA$2.54
The Parker1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.75
The Lofts at Garwood IILoft II1BR,2BA$2.52
Floral Gardens$2.39/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Summit HillOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.73
825 Mountain Ave, Unit 4B825 Mountain Ave1BR,1BA$2.76
Murray Hill Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountainside Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountainside Apartment is $2,079 at Garwood Gardens Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mountainside is starting from $2,200 at Murray Hill Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mountainside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mountainside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Providence Place and starts from $4,700.

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