Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ from $500 (25 Rentals)

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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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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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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1332-1338 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Jade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Apartments

821 Central AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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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: 09/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Scotch Plains, NJ area range in price from $1,560 to $6,500 with an overall median price of $4,637. The three Scotch Plains neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Berwyck Chase at $1,600, Crestwood at $1,600, and Goodman's Crossing at $1,560. 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$3,600$1,60065
Crestwood$4,850$1,60069
Goodman's Crossing$4,850$1,560120
Sterling Chase$4,850$1,85067
The Reserve$5,037$1,600136

Cheapest Available Scotch Plains Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. Scotch Plains Gardens in the Crestwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,820. 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
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,820
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,843
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,850
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 and Nearby

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scotch Plains area is the $2.15 price per square foot $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,305. The second greatest value Scotch Plains apartment is the 634 W Broad St Model at 634 W Broad St, Unit Floor 2 starting at $2,600 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Wychwood 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$2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.15
634 W Broad St, Unit Floor 2634 W Broad St2BR,1BA$2.17
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Frontier Flats1 Bd/1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.13
Riverside Village$2.03/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.19
Country Club Village$2.31/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
North Mountain Ridge5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.28
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.06
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
999 Raritan Rd999 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.13

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Getting Around Scotch Plains, NJ

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scotch Plains Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scotch Plains?

The cheapest apartment in Scotch Plains is Blair Tudor Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in Scotch Plains costs $4,637.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scotch Plains?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in Scotch Plains that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Scotch Plains?

Cheap apartments in Scotch Plains have an average cost of $180 which is $4,457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scotch Plains.

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