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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scotch Plains, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Scotch Plains, NJ area range in price from $1,560 to $12,911 with an overall median price of $5,360. The three Scotch Plains neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Berwyck Chase at $1,675, Crestwood at $2,000, and Goodman's Crossing at $1,560. 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$4,800$1,67568
Crestwood$5,500$2,00075
Goodman's Crossing$5,500$1,560118
Sterling Chase$5,500$1,90069
The Reserve$5,500$1,675133

Cheapest Available Scotch Plains Apartments for Rent

 

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. 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
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,725
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,820
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,843
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,850
Hidden Creek at Clark (New Management!!)1x1-775 balcony 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ

As of August 28, 2025 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 $2.72/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$2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.15
The Parker2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.37
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Netherwood FlatsElm2BR,2BA$2.31
Riverside Village$2.03/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.19
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.06
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
999 Raritan Rd999 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scotch Plains

What type of rentals are currently available in Scotch Plains?

There are currently 221 Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,560 to $12,911. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scotch Plains ranging from $1,650 to $8,500.

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 $1,650 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,486.

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 $6,500, 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 $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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