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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 Mountainview Gardens in the Wychwood neighborhood priced from $2,145. Duncan Hill Apartment Homes in the Wychwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,170. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountainside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountainview Gardens$3.06/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,145
Duncan Hill Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 600 sqft1BR,1BA$2,170
Vermella Garwood StationS2Studio,1BA$2,172
60-66 Elm StB11BR,1BA$2,250
Westfield Hamilton House, LLC1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountainside, NJ and Nearby

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mountainside area is the $2.16 price per square foot Birch 2 Bed Townhome with Loft Model at Springfield Gardens in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Mountainside apartment is the 2x1.5-1641 Model at Berkshire Gardens starting at $3,400 with a $2.07 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.
Springfield GardensBirch 2 Bed Townhome with Loft2BR,2.5BA$2.16
Berkshire Gardens2x1.5-16412BR,1.5BA$2.07
One Lincoln Plaza2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.39
The Parker2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.57
Glenside$2.57/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Classic with Den2BR,2BA$2.57
Spring Gardens II2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.19
548 Downer St, Unit #2548 Downer St3BR,1.5BA$2.14
Floral Gardens$2.48/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.48
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 22389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
706 S Ave W, Unit 1F706 S Ave W2BR,1BA$2.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountainside

What type of rentals are currently available in Mountainside?

There are currently 152 Apartments for Rent in Mountainside, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,729 to $14,995. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountainside ranging from $1,250 to $12,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mountainside ranges from $1,250 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,156.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mountainside range from $2,635 to $13,081, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $5,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,250.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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