Cheap Homes for Rent near Mountainside, NJ from $1,775 (11 Rentals)

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property at 227 South Ave W

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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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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

SummitNJ07901
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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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. Murray Hill Apartments in the Benders Corner neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountainside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring Gardens1 BD1BR,1BA$1,700
Murray Hill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Duncan Hill Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 600 sqft1BR,1BA$2,245
Garwood Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
331 South Ave1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,309

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountainside, NJ and Nearby

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountainside area is the $2.48 price per square foot $2.48/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom Classic Corner wit... Model at Glenside in the in the Crestwood neighborhood starting from $4,475. The second greatest value Mountainside apartment is the 2x1.5-1641 Model at Berkshire Gardens starting at $3,750 with a $2.29 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.
Glenside$2.48/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom Classic Corner wit...3BR,2BA$2.48
Berkshire Gardens2x1.5-16412BR,1.5BA$2.29
Springfield Gardens2B32BR,2BA$2.65
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 12389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
The Parker1 BEDROOM / 2 BATH1BR,2BA$2.52
1747 E 2nd St, Unit 11747 E 2nd St4BR,1BA$2.60
336 Livingston St, Unit Apartment336 Livingston St2BR,1BA$2.32
Summit HillOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
825 Mountain Ave, Unit 4B825 Mountain Ave1BR,1BA$2.76
Spring Gardens1 BD1BR,1BA$2.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountainside

What type of rentals are currently available in Mountainside?

There are currently 162 Apartments for Rent in Mountainside, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $7,250. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountainside ranging from $1,775 to $13,900.

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 $1,775 to $13,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,206.

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 $2,875 to $6,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $6,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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