
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ from $1,599 (68 Rentals)


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Glenside

Scotch Plains Crossing

Riverside Village

Scotch Plains Gardens

Lexington Village

North Mountain Ridge

420 W 7th St
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Blair Tudor Apartment Homes

439 Willow Ave, Unit 3

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227 South Ave W

Michael Manor Apartment Homes

541 Downer St

227 South Ave W, Unit 3, Unit 3

Hidden Creek at Clark (New Management!!)

Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield

1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

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The Quin

Duncan Hill Apartment Homes

citivillage @ Plainfield Station

503 Downer St

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999 Raritan Rd

The Plaza of Plainfield

Forty South Ave

803 South

1000 North Ave

The Randolph
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Fanwood Crossing

331 South Ave

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Fairways at Cranford

825 Mountain Ave, Unit 4B, Unit 4B

Westfield Hamilton House, LLC

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333 Central

Westfield Arms

The Northside

Brookside Manor Clark

Westfield Crossing
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Cedar Tower at Plainfield

Carlton Towers

955F East Front Street

730-734 Park Ave

1024-1034 South Ave

Leland Gardens Apartments

Plainfield Village

112 Prospect St

Westfield Manor Apartments

Blair Beacon Apartment Homes
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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scotch Plains?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plains Studio Apartments | $2,036 | $1,700 | $2,516 |
| Scotch Plains 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $1,599 | $4,080 |
| Scotch Plains 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,557 | $1,995 | $6,250 |
| Scotch Plains 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,661 | $2,850 | $7,900 |
| Scotch Plains 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $3,200 | $5,900 |
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Best Local Schools in Scotch Plains, NJ
Terrill Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scotch Plains Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotch Plains Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotch Plains Apartment is $1,750 at North Mountain Ridge.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Scotch Plains Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scotch Plains is starting from $1,750 at North Mountain Ridge.
What is the most affordable Scotch Plains Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Scotch Plains Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at North Mountain Ridge and starts from $1,750.
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