Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ from $500 (92 Rentals)

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Scotch Plains Gardens
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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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property at 227 South Ave W

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

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227 South Ave W, Unit 3

227 South Ave W
WestfieldNJ07090

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property at 953 E Front St

$2,000

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$2,000
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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953 E Front St, Unit A

953 E Front St
PlainfieldNJ07062

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333 Central
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$2,208 - $4,558
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333 Central

333 Central AveWestfield, NJ 07090
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property at 305 Watson Ave

$2,300

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305 Watson Ave

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300 South Ave, Unit 2
$2,350
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300 South Ave, Unit 2

300 South AveGarwood, NJ 07027

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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scotch Plains, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scotch Plains, NJ area range in price from $1,495 to $6,100 with an overall median price of $4,235. The three Scotch Plains neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Berwyck Chase at $1,695, Crestwood at $1,795, 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$3,725$1,69566
Crestwood$4,200$1,79578
Goodman's Crossing$4,200$1,640118
Sterling Chase$4,200$1,79576
The Reserve$4,850$1,495193

Cheapest Available Scotch Plains Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scotch Plains, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,650. Blair Tudor Apartment Homes in the North Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotch Plains apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,775
Gran Prix Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825
Hampshire Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Riverside Village$1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,935
Hidden Creek at Clark (New Management!!)1x1-775 balcony 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,950
The Monarch at Plainfield2BD2BR,2BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotch Plains area is the $2.21 price per square foot $2.94/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,405. The second greatest value Scotch Plains apartment is the NOR-B08 Model at 1000 North Ave starting at $3,420 with a $2.36 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$2.94/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.21
1000 North AveNOR-B082BR,2BA$2.36
Central Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.14
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Brookside Manor ClarkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.33
Riverside Village$1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29
citivillage @ Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
Hampshire Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.37

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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 $1,650 at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes.

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 $1,995 at The Monarch at Plainfield.

What is the most affordable Scotch Plains Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scotch Plains Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Plaza of Plainfield and starts from $3,499.

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