Cheap Homes for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ from $1,500 (14 Rentals)

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property at 711 Plainfield Ave

$1,500

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711 Plainfield Ave

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property at 321 E 3rd St

$1,650

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$1,650

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property at 711 Plainfield Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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711 Plainfield Ave

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property at 321 E 3rd St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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321 E 3rd St

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property at 321 E 3rd St

$1,850

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$1,850

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321 E 3rd St

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property at 321 E 3rd St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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321 E 3rd St

PlainfieldNJ07060
property at 321 E 3rd St

$2,050

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$2,050

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321 E 3rd St

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property at 321 E 3rd St

$2,050

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$2,050

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321 E 3rd St

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property at 321 E 3rd St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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321 E 3rd St

PlainfieldNJ07060
property at 321 E 3rd St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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321 E 3rd St

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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scotch Plains, NJ

Pricing Updated: 02/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scotch Plains, NJ area range in price from $1,495 to $7,100 with an overall median price of $4,253. The three Scotch Plains neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Goodman's Crossing at $1,640, Berwyck Chase at $1,775, and Sterling Chase at $1,799. 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$3,705$1,640149
Berwyck Chase$4,175$1,77562
Sterling Chase$4,287$1,79987
Crestwood$4,375$1,80086
The Reserve$4,725$1,495175

Cheapest Available Scotch Plains Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scotch Plains, NJ is a Studio unit found at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,500. Lexington Village in the Potters neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotch Plains apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Park Regency Apartment HomesStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,500
Lexington Village1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,640
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.07/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,750
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ and Nearby

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotch Plains area is the $1.33 price per square foot $2.38/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Scotch Plains apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Central Park starting at $3,850 with a $2.34 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$2.38/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Central Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.34
Country Club Village$2.17/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.32
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 12389 Mountain Ave3BR,1BA$2.08
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Netherwood FlatsHawthorn II2BR,2BA$2.25
Riverside Village$2.05/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.05
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.07/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scotch Plains

What type of rentals are currently available in Scotch Plains?

There are currently 241 Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,640 to $7,100. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scotch Plains ranging from $1,500 to $6,000.

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 $1,500 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,767.

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 $2,500 to $7,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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