Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ from $1,625 (103 Rentals)

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property at 1747 E 2nd St
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600
Total Monthly Price$2,600
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1747 E 2nd St, Unit 2

1747 E 2nd St
Scotch PlainsNJ07076

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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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property at 401 US Highway 22
$1,675

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Base Rent$1,675
Total Monthly Price$1,675
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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401 US Highway 22, Unit 11E

401 US Highway 22
North PlainfieldNJ07060
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property at 717 Arlington Ave
$1,750 - $2,200
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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717 Arlington Ave

PlainfieldNJ07060

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property at 227 South Ave W
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900
Total Monthly Price$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 305 Watson Ave
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300
Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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305 Watson Ave

PlainfieldNJ07062
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300 South Ave, Unit 2
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350
Total Monthly Price$2,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

300 South Ave, Unit 2

300 South AveGarwood, NJ 07027
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333 Central
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$2,408 - $4,558

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Base Rent$2,408 - $4,558
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

333 Central

333 Central AveWestfield, NJ 07090
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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scotch Plains, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scotch Plains, NJ area range in price from $1,495 to $6,995 with an overall median price of $3,034. The three Scotch Plains neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Berwyck Chase at $2,500, Crestwood at $3,044, and Goodman's Crossing at $3,058. 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$2,500$1,62584
Crestwood$3,044$1,700125
Goodman's Crossing$3,058$1,640138
The Reserve$3,149$1,495251
Sterling Chase$3,150$1,70099

Cheapest Available Scotch Plains Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scotch Plains, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Blair Tudor Apartment Homes in the North Edison neighborhood priced from $1,725. Blair Beacon Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotch Plains apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,725
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,875
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.31/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,920
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
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$1,980
The Monarch at Plainfield2BD2BR,2BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotch Plains area is the $2.22 price per square foot MANCHESTER Model at Station Square at Fanwood Townhomes in the in the Goodman's Crossing neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Scotch Plains apartment is the 821 Webster Pl Model at 821 Webster Pl, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,300 with a $1.48 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.
Station Square at Fanwood TownhomesMANCHESTER2BR,2.5BA$2.22
821 Webster Pl, Unit 2nd Floor821 Webster Pl1BR,2BA$1.48
Lamberts Mill Village$2.86/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.04
110 Broadway, Unit 1110 Broadway3BR,1BA$2.13
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 12389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
444 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1444 Myrtle Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
Riverside Village$2.16/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.16
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scotch Plains Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scotch Plains?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scotch Plains is at RT 500 listed at $2,678.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotch Plains Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotch Plains Apartment is $1,725 at Blair Tudor 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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