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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scotch Plains, NJ

Pricing Updated: 11/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Scotch Plains, NJ area range in price from $1,495 to $6,900 with an overall median price of $6,595. The three Scotch Plains neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Goodman's Crossing at $1,550, Berwyck Chase at $1,695, and Crestwood at $1,800. 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
Goodman's Crossing$5,375$1,550131
Berwyck Chase$6,900$1,69559
Crestwood$6,900$1,80075
Sterling Chase$6,900$1,80075
The Reserve$6,900$1,495114

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 $1,630. 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
Lexington Village1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,630
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,820
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,843

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scotch Plains area is the $2.22 price per square foot MANCHESTER Model at Station Square at Fanwood Townhomes in the in the Goodman's Crossing neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Scotch Plains apartment is the $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village starting at $3,195 with a $2.07 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 TownhomesMANCHESTER2BR,2.5BA$2.22
Lamberts Mill Village$2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.07
Frontier Flats2 Bd/1.5 Ba2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Country Club Village$2.19/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.32
Fanwood Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.26
720 Madison Ave, Unit 3720 Madison Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Riverside Village$2.03/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.27
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scotch Plains

What type of rentals are currently available in Scotch Plains?

There are currently 230 Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $6,900. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scotch Plains ranging from $1,750 to $7,500.

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 $1,750 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,086.

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 $2,800 to $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $6,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,900.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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