
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Summit, NJ from $1,300 (59 Rentals)
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Spring Gardens Apartments

10 Beech Spring Dr

Manley Court

431 Springfield Ave

145-147 Summit Ave

390 Morris Ave

Constantine Village

New England Village

The Parc at Summit
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Beech Spring Village

Worthington House

Total Monthly Price
1 S Passaic Ave, Unit B, Unit B

Millburn on Main

Short Hills Gardens

Haven New Providence

General Greene Village Apartment Homes

Chatham Arms

300 Main St, Unit 2, Unit 2

195 Main St
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Short Hills Village Apartment Homes

Murray Hill Gardens: Your Perfect Home Awaits!

300 Wilson Rd

510 Millburn Avenue Apartments

The Club at Autumn Ridge

Short Hills Terrace

Town House Apartments

Mountainview Gardens

266 Morris Ave

Total Monthly Price
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
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Short Hills Club Village

Kathryn Commons

Chatham on Main

Spring Brook At Chatham

The Cove at Springfield

Floral Avenue Ventures

34 Main St

Glenside

Summit Hill
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Jackson House Apartments

Baltusrol Apartments

Spring Mill Manor

81 Tooker Ave

268 Morris Ave

Millburn Mews

Carina Court

2074 Stowe St

Dayna Commons

New Providence Mews Apartments
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Summit, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Summit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Summit Studio Apartments | $3,398 | $1,600 | $6,700 |
| Cheap Summit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,563 | $1,600 | $5,195 |
| Cheap Summit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,635 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Summit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,602 | $2,775 | $8,895 |
| Cheap Summit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,298 | $5,900 | $8,995 |
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Cheapest Available Summit Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Summit, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Short Hills Gardens in the South Mountain neighborhood priced from $1,820. Murray Hill Gardens: Your Perfect Home Awaits! in the Benders Corner neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Summit apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Hills Gardens | 1 Bedroom Junior | 1BR,1BA | $1,820 |
| Murray Hill Gardens: Your Perfect Home Awaits! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| General Greene Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 634 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,028 |
| Short Hills Village Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| Haven New Providence | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $2,168 |
| The Club at Autumn Ridge | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
| Short Hills Terrace | 1B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,183 |
| Town House Apartments | One Bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit, NJ
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summit area is the $2.78 price per square foot $2.81/sq.ft. - Residence 3B Model at Providence Place in the in the Benders Corner neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value Summit apartment is the Spruce Model at Springfield Gardens starting at $3,700 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Wychwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summit apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Place | $2.81/sq.ft. - Residence 3B | 3BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| Springfield Gardens | Spruce | 2BR,3BA | $2.56 |
| Glenside | $2.59/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| Summit Hill | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| Floral Gardens | $2.39/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Spring Mill Manor | $3.31/sq.ft. - E | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 2 | 2389 Mountain Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| The Cove at Springfield | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| Short Hills Village Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| The Club at Autumn Ridge | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
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Best Local Schools in Summit, NJ
Lincoln Hubbard Elementary School
L C Johnson Summit Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summit Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Summit Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Summit Apartment is $1,820 at Short Hills Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Summit Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Summit is starting from $2,200 at Murray Hill Gardens: Your Perfect Home Awaits!.
What is the most affordable Summit Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Summit Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeside at Briant Park and starts from $3,495.
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