Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crestwood Neighborhood of Scotch Plains, NJ from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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Scotch Plains Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Carlton Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Towers

503 Carleton RdWestfield, NJ 07090
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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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Netherwood Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Netherwood Pointe

916-926 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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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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Crestwood, Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crestwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crestwood area of Scotch Plains, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Scotch Plains Gardens priced from $1,720. 803 South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Crestwood apartments for rent in Scotch Plains, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.07/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
803 SouthDStudio,1BA$1,950
Duncan Hill Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 600 sqft1BR,1BA$1,975
333 CentralA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,200
Forty South Ave1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood, NJ

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestwood area is the $2.63 price per square foot $2.63/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Grand Corner Loft Model at Glenside in the in the Crestwood neighborhood starting from $3,820. The second greatest value Crestwood apartment is the $2.83/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Den Model at Orchid Park starting at $3,645 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Potters neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crestwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Glenside$2.63/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Grand Corner Loft2BR,2BA$2.63
Orchid Park$2.83/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Den2BR,2BA$2.79
Fanwood Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.26
634 W Broad St, Unit Floor 1634 W Broad St2BR,1BA$2.08
One Lincoln Plaza2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.78
Soho at Fanwood StationOne Bedroom One Bathroom with Den 942 Square Feet1BR,1BA$2.84
Westfield Hamilton House, LLC1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.72
825 Mountain Ave, Unit 4B825 Mountain Ave1BR,1BA$2.76
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.07/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Forty South Ave1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Crestwood, Scotch Plains, NJ

Ranked #3

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crestwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crestwood?

The cheapest apartment in Crestwood is Scotch Plains Gardens which is listed at $1,720, while the average apartment in Crestwood costs $6,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crestwood?

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 6 regular apartments in Crestwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!