Cheap Homes for Rent near Scotch Plains, NJ from $1,600 (21 Rentals)

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property at 480 Parkway Dr

$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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480 Parkway Dr, Unit 3R

480 Parkway Dr
ClarkNJ07066
property at 227 South Ave W

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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227 South Ave W, Unit 3

227 South Ave W
WestfieldNJ07090

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property at 305 Watson Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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305 Watson Ave

PlainfieldNJ07062

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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scotch Plains, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scotch Plains, NJ area range in price from $1,300 to $6,100 with an overall median price of $3,028. The three Scotch Plains neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Berwyck Chase at $2,485, Goodman's Crossing at $3,009, and Sterling Chase at $3,100. 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$2,485$1,30080
Goodman's Crossing$3,009$1,640129
Sterling Chase$3,100$1,77588
The Reserve$3,128$1,300242
Crestwood$3,200$1,77589

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. Birchwood Gardens in the Goodman's Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,775. 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
Birchwood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Gran Prix Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,875
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.31/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,920

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

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotch Plains area is the $2.04 price per square foot $2.86/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,145. The second greatest value Scotch Plains apartment is the A-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom8 Model at Hamilton Commons starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the North Edison 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$2.86/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.04
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 12389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
Netherwood FlatsScarlet2BR,2BA$2.46
336 Livingston St, Unit Apartment336 Livingston St2BR,1BA$2.32
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29
citivillage @ Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.31/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
Birchwood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scotch Plains

What type of rentals are currently available in Scotch Plains?

There are currently 245 Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $6,100. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scotch Plains ranging from $1,600 to $5,800.

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 $1,600 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,494.

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 $2,200 to $6,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $4,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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