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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 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

725 Webster Pl

PlainfieldNJ07060

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property at 824 George St

$2,400 - $2,900

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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824 George St

PlainfieldNJ07062

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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scotch Plains, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scotch Plains, NJ area range in price from $1,495 to $6,900 with an overall median price of $5,720. The three Scotch Plains neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Berwyck Chase at $1,695, The Reserve at $1,495, and Crestwood at $1,700. 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$3,350$1,69568
The Reserve$4,550$1,495209
Crestwood$6,900$1,70077
Goodman's Crossing$6,900$1,599136
Sterling Chase$6,900$1,70075

Cheapest Available Scotch Plains Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scotch Plains, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at North Mountain Ridge in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,750. Blair Beacon Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,760. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotch Plains apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,760
Oakwood Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,775
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,775
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825
Riverside Village$1.87/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,835
Hidden Creek at Clark (New Management!!)1x1-775 balcony 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotch Plains area is the $2.34 price per square foot BRIGHTON Model at Station Square at Fanwood Townhomes in the in the Goodman's Crossing neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value Scotch Plains apartment is the $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village starting at $3,305 with a $2.15 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 TownhomesBRIGHTON2BR,2.5BA$2.34
Lamberts Mill Village$2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.15
Country Club Village$2.34/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.40
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Brookside Manor ClarkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.42
Oakwood Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.15
Riverside Village$1.92/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.05
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29
136 E 9th St, Unit #36136 E 9th St1BR,1BA$1.99
Hampshire Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $1,995 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 824-826 George Street and starts from $3,150.

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