Cheap Apartments for Rent near Mountainside, NJ from $1,000 (43 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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$2,408 - $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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Central Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Park

500 Central AvenueWestfield, NJ 07090
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property at 390 Morris Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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390 Morris Ave

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property at 429 W Broad St

$2,200

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$2,200
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429 W Broad St, Unit 1

429 W Broad St
WestfieldNJ07090
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60-66 Elm St
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60-66 Elm St

60-66 Elm StWestfield, NJ 07090
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Fanwood Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fanwood Crossings

La Grande AveFanwood, NJ 07023
property at 49 Caldwell Pl

$2,375 - $4,300

2 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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49 Caldwell Pl

SpringfieldNJ07081

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Floral Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Floral Gardens

835 Mountain AveSpringfield, NJ 07081
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Westfield Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westfield Arms

264 Prospect StWestfield, NJ 07090
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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 Spring Gardens in the Benders Corner neighborhood priced from $1,700. Garwood Gardens Apartments in the Wychwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountainside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring Gardens1 BD1BR,1BA$1,700
Garwood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom III1BR,1BA$1,899
Murray Hill Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,200
Duncan Hill Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 600 sqft1BR,1BA$2,280
331 South Ave1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,309
Mountainview Gardens$3.41/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,385
Fanwood Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,500
New England VillageBonnell1BR,1BA$2,600
The Parc at SummitStandard 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountainside, NJ and Nearby

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountainside area is the $2.55 price per square foot The Loft Model at Alpine at Mountainside Townhomes in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $6,200. The second greatest value Mountainside apartment is the $2.48/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom Classic Corner wit... Model at Glenside starting at $4,475 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Crestwood 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.
Alpine at Mountainside TownhomesThe Loft2BR,2.5BA$2.55
Glenside$2.48/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom Classic Corner wit...3BR,2BA$2.48
Providence Place$2.61/sq.ft. - Residence 3B3BR,2BA$2.58
Berkshire Gardens2x1.5-16412BR,1.5BA$2.29
Manley CourtTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$2.34
Springfield Gardens2B32BR,2BA$2.65
The Parker1 BEDROOM / 2 BATH1BR,2BA$2.52
Summit HillOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
825 Mountain Ave, Unit 4B825 Mountain Ave1BR,1BA$2.76
Spring Gardens1 BD1BR,1BA$2.58

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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 $1,700 at Spring Gardens.

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 Glenside and starts from $4,475.

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