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property at 725 Webster Pl

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Webster Pl

PlainfieldNJ07060
property at 105 Union Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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105 Union Ave

New ProvidenceNJ07974

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property at 429 W Broad St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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429 W Broad St, Unit 1, Unit 1

429 W Broad St
WestfieldNJ07090

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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scotch Plains, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scotch Plains, NJ area range in price from $1,495 to $6,900 with an overall median price of $5,690. 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$3,200$1,69571
The Reserve$4,550$1,495198
Crestwood$6,900$1,70084
Goodman's Crossing$6,900$1,640145
Sterling Chase$6,900$1,70086

Cheapest Available Scotch Plains Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scotch Plains, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Lexington Village in the Potters neighborhood priced from $1,640. Beacon Village in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotch Plains apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington Village1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,640
Beacon Village1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Oakwood Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,775
Blair Tudor1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ

As of April 12, 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 $2.69/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$2.69/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.15
Country Club Village$2.27/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.32
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
2101 Park Ave, Unit 22101 Park Ave2BR,1BA$2.18
Oakwood Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.15
Riverside Village$1.84/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29
136 E 9th St, Unit #36136 E 9th St1BR,1BA$1.99
Hampshire Courts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scotch Plains

What type of rentals are currently available in Scotch Plains?

There are currently 254 Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,640 to $6,900. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scotch Plains ranging from $1,550 to $6,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Scotch Plains?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Scotch Plains ranges from $1,550 to $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,296.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Scotch Plains?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Scotch Plains range from $2,700 to $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $6,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

Expert Rental Resources

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