Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ from $500 (69 Rentals)

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Riverside Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Village

2 Tussel LnScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Scotch Plains Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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property at 725 Webster Pl

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Webster Pl

PlainfieldNJ07060

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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 543 Willow Ave

$2,300

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$2,300
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543 Willow Ave

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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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Oakwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

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

Frontier Flats

171 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1332-1338 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scotch Plains, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scotch Plains, NJ area range in price from $1,495 to $7,862 with an overall median price of $3,799. The three Scotch Plains neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Berwyck Chase at $1,695, Crestwood at $1,900, and Sterling Chase at $1,900. 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$1,69569
Crestwood$3,737$1,90063
Sterling Chase$3,808$1,90059
Goodman's Crossing$3,900$1,599108
The Reserve$4,350$1,495192

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. Oakwood Gardens in the North Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,745. 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
Oakwood Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,775
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,875
Hidden Creek at Clark (New Management!!)1x1-775 balcony 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,950
1000 North AveNOR-S01Studio,1BA$1,980
The Monarch at Plainfield2BD2BR,2BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotch Plains area is the $1.60 price per square foot 960 Glenwood Ave Model at 960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Scotch Plains apartment is the BRIGHTON Model at Station Square at Fanwood Townhomes starting at $4,900 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Goodman's Crossing 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.
960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood960 Glenwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.60
Station Square at Fanwood TownhomesBRIGHTON2BR,2.5BA$2.34
60 Summit Ave, Unit 60 Summit 4 BR60 Summit Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.60
Lamberts Mill Village$2.94/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.21
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
331 South Ave1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18
Oakwood Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.26
Country Club Village$2.31/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.12

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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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