Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Reserve Neighborhood of Scotch Plains, NJ from $500 (40 Rentals)

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Scotch Plains Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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321 E 3rd St

PlainfieldNJ07060

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Cornell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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955F East Front Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

955F East Front Street

903-1005 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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1024-1034 South Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1024-1034 South Ave

1024-1034 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Stoney Brook Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook Gardens

643-715 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Netherwood Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Netherwood Pointe

916-926 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Plainfield Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

559-615 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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112 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Prospect St

112 Prospect StWestfield, NJ 07090
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Ella Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922

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Malcolm Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1332-1338 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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West End Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Gardens

450 West End AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Terrace View Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace View Gardens

300-301 Maple AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Oakwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

124 E 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Apartments

408 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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The Reserve, Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Reserve Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Reserve area of Scotch Plains, NJ is a Studio unit found at Grove St Apartments priced from $1,495. Park Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable The Reserve apartments for rent in Scotch Plains, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Park Edge1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Cypress Gardens$1.94/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,645
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,820
Terrace View Gardens$2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,835
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,843
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$1,845
Mountain View Gardens1x1 7501BR,1BA$1,845
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,850
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Reserve, NJ

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Reserve area is the $2.22 price per square foot MANCHESTER Model at Station Square at Fanwood Townhomes in the in the Goodman's Crossing neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value The Reserve apartment is the 2 Bd/1.5 Ba Model at Frontier Flats starting at $2,500 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Reserve apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Station Square at Fanwood TownhomesMANCHESTER2BR,2.5BA$2.22
Frontier Flats2 Bd/1.5 Ba2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Fanwood Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.26
Grove St Apartments3 Bed3BR,1BA$2.23
Cypress Gardens$2.31/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.36
West End Gardens$2.11/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.16
68 W End Ave68 W End Ave2BR,1BA$2.30
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2468 Watchung Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.25

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Reserve, 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 The Reserve Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Reserve?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Reserve is under $1,875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Reserve?

The cheapest apartment in The Reserve is Park Edge which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in The Reserve costs $6,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Reserve?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in The Reserve that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in The Reserve?

Cheap apartments in The Reserve have an average cost of $237 which is $6,663 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Reserve.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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