Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ from $300 (38 Rentals)

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Scotch Plains Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Riverside Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Village

2 Tussel LnScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Carlton Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Towers

503 Carleton RdWestfield, NJ 07090
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Cornell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060

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955F East Front Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

955F East Front Street

903-1005 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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730-734 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

730-734 Park Ave

730-734 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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1024-1034 South Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1024-1034 South Ave

1024-1034 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Stoney Brook Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook Gardens

643-715 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Netherwood Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Netherwood Pointe

916-926 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Plainfield Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

120 Randolph RdPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

559-615 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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112 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Prospect St

112 Prospect StWestfield, NJ 07090
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Frontier Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Frontier Flats

171 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Oakwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

124 E 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Jade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Apartments

821 Central AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1332-1338 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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116 Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lofts

116 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scotch Plains, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scotch Plains, NJ area range in price from $1,495 to $7,100 with an overall median price of $3,794. The three Scotch Plains neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Berwyck Chase at $1,750, Crestwood at $1,900, and Goodman's Crossing at $1,640. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Scotch Plains Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Berwyck Chase$3,200$1,75063
Crestwood$3,637$1,90082
Goodman's Crossing$3,705$1,640138
Sterling Chase$3,943$1,79974
The Reserve$4,487$1,495175

Cheapest Available Scotch Plains Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scotch Plains, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Scotch Plains Crossing in the Goodman's Crossing neighborhood priced from $399. Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotch Plains apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Scotch Plains Crossing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$399
Blair Park Regency Apartment HomesStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,500
Lexington Village1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,640
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.07/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$1,725
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,750
Oakwood Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,775
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,775
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotch Plains area is the $1.27 price per square foot $2.27/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Scotch Plains apartment is the $2.19/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Country Club Village starting at $3,055 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Potters neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scotch Plains apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lamberts Mill Village$2.27/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Country Club Village$2.19/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.32
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 12389 Mountain Ave3BR,1BA$2.08
Riverside Village$2.03/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.03
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.07/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
999 Raritan Rd999 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.49
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.51

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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 $1,640 at Lexington Village.

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 $399 at Scotch Plains Crossing.

What is the most affordable Scotch Plains Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scotch Plains Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 824-826 George Street and starts from $3,150.

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