Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling Chase Neighborhood of Scotch Plains, NJ from $1,000 (37 Rentals)

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Riverside Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Village

2 Tussel LnScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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property at 227 South Ave W

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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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333 Central
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$2,408 - $4,558
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333 Central

333 Central AveWestfield, NJ 07090
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Carlton Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Towers

503 Carleton RdWestfield, NJ 07090
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112 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Prospect St

112 Prospect StWestfield, NJ 07090
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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1332-1338 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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property at 429 W Broad St

$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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429 W Broad St, Unit 1

429 W Broad St
WestfieldNJ07090
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60-66 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

60-66 Elm St

60-66 Elm StWestfield, NJ 07090
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Fanwood Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fanwood Crossings

La Grande AveFanwood, NJ 07023
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Westfield Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westfield Arms

264 Prospect StWestfield, NJ 07090
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Westfield Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westfield Village

112 Cacciola PlWestfield, NJ 07090
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Sterling Chase, Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sterling Chase Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sterling Chase area of Scotch Plains, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood Gardens priced from $1,775. Hidden Creek at Clark (New Management!!) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Sterling Chase apartments for rent in Scotch Plains, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,775
Hidden Creek at Clark (New Management!!)1x1-775 balcony 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,950
Country Club Village$2.31/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,099
The QuinSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,110
Forty South Ave1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,250
Duncan Hill Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 600 sqft1BR,1BA$2,250
Central Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,400
Fanwood Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,500
Westfield Crossing1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,600
The Parker1 BEDROOM / 2 BATH1BR,2BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Chase, NJ

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling Chase area is the $2.14 price per square foot $2.94/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Sterling Chase apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Central Park starting at $3,000 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Wychwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling Chase apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lamberts Mill Village$2.94/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.14
Central Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.14
Country Club Village$2.49/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.63
The Lofts at Garwood IILoft II1BR,2BA$2.52
The Parker1 BEDROOM / 2 BATH1BR,2BA$2.52
Fanwood Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Forty South Ave1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2.87
Hidden Creek at Clark (New Management!!)1 x1 Deluxe / Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.84
The QuinSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.77
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$2.45

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Sterling Chase, Scotch Plains, NJ

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Chase Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Chase Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Chase Apartment is $1,775 at Birchwood Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sterling Chase Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling Chase is starting from $2,400 at Central Park.

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