
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Reserve Neighborhood of Scotch Plains, NJ from $500 (57 Rentals)
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Grove St Apartments

Park Edge

North Mountain Ridge

Blair Tudor Apartment Homes

405 Grove St

1332 South Ave, Unit C7

Austin Realty Apartment Homes

1331 South Ave

Cypress Gardens
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1000 North Ave

Mountain View Gardens

418 Watchung Ave, Unit 10

The Monarch at Plainfield

953 E Front St, Unit A

94 Summit Ave

citivillage @ Plainfield Station

4 Elm St, Unit #1

Centurion Sleepy Hollow
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Murray Hill Apartments

Cedar Tower at Plainfield

RT 500

Cornell Arms

Horizons At Plainfield

955F East Front Street

Stoney Brook Gardens

1024-1034 South Ave

Leland Gardens Apartments
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Aspen Gardens

Netherwood Pointe

Plainfield Village

112 Prospect St

Malcolm Gardens

West End Gardens

Terrace View Gardens

Somerset Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

Westfield Manor Apartments
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391-399 Grove St

Birchwood Gardens

Frontier Flats

Gran Prix Apartments

Ella Gardens

Michael Manor Apartment Homes

116 Lofts

Blair Beacon Apartment Homes

401 US-22

Plainfield Apartments
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The Reserve, Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Reserve?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve Studio Apartments | $2,425 | $1,495 | $2,732 |
| The Reserve 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $1,600 | $4,280 |
| The Reserve 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,626 | $1,995 | $5,600 |
| The Reserve 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,245 | $2,600 | $6,100 |
| The Reserve 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,350 | $5,200 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the The Reserve Neighborhood of Scotch Plains, NJ.
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Cheapest Available The Reserve Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Reserve area of Scotch Plains, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at West End Gardens priced from $1,735. Terrace View Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,735. Here are the most affordable The Reserve apartments for rent in Scotch Plains, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Gardens | $2.09/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| Terrace View Gardens | $2.13/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| Blair Tudor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Birchwood Gardens | 1332 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Austin Realty Apartment Homes | Large 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Gran Prix Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Ella Gardens | Ella Gardens - 4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Cypress Gardens | $2.17/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| The Monarch at Plainfield | 2BD | 2BR,2BA | $1,995 |
| citivillage @ Plainfield Station | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Reserve, NJ
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Reserve area is the $1.27 price per square foot 111 Sycamore Ave Model at 111 Sycamore Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value The Reserve apartment is the NOR-B08 Model at 1000 North Ave starting at $3,420 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Potters neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Reserve apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Sycamore Ave, Unit 3 | 111 Sycamore Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1000 North Ave | NOR-B08 | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| Netherwood Flats | Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Blair Beacon Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Ella Gardens | Ella Gardens - 4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| citivillage @ Plainfield Station | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Blair Tudor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| West End Gardens | $2.09/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Terrace View Gardens | $2.12/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Birchwood Gardens | 1332 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Reserve Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Reserve Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Reserve Apartment is $1,735 at West End Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Reserve Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Reserve is starting from $1,995 at The Monarch at Plainfield.
What is the most affordable The Reserve Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap The Reserve Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Providence Place and starts from $4,700.
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