Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Village Neighborhood of Berkeley Heights, NJ from $900 (18 Rentals)

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Ella Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922

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Stoney Brook Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook Gardens

643-715 E Front StPlainfield, 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 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

559-615 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1332-1338 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Scotch Plains Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Union Village, Berkeley Heights, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Village area of Berkeley Heights, NJ is a Studio unit found at citivillage @ Plainfield Station priced from $1,725. Birchwood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,857. Here are the most affordable Union Village apartments for rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
citivillage @ Plainfield Station0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,725
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,857
Michael Manor Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Classic2BR,1BA$1,950
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2,050
The QuinSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Village, NJ

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Village area is the $1.96 price per square foot Two Bedroom-Townhouse-One Bath Model at Spring Hill Apartments in the in the Benders Corner neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Union Village apartment is the $2.57/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Classic with Den Model at Glenside starting at $3,625 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Crestwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spring Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-Townhouse-One Bath2BR,1BA$1.96
Glenside$2.57/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Classic with Den2BR,2BA$2.57
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 12389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$1.92
Netherwood FlatsElm2BR,2BA$2.25
Crystal Ridge at WatchungBridgewater2BR,2BA$2.24
598 Valley Rd, Unit 2598 Valley Rd2BR,1BA$2.63
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2.17
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2468 Watchung Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
68 W End Ave, Unit 268 W End Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$2.56

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Union Village, Berkeley Heights, NJ

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Among neighborhoods in Berkeley Heights, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Village Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Union Village?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Village is under $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Village?

The cheapest apartment in Union Village is Birchwood Gardens which is listed at $1,857, while the average apartment in Union Village costs $9,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union Village?

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 4 regular apartments in Union Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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