Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, NJ from $900 (44 Rentals)

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The Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Park Apartments

222 Denison StHighland Park, NJ 08904
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Highland Park Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Gardens

115 S 3rd AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
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Ausonia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ausonia Apartments

501-505 Raritan AveHighland Park, NJ 08904
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5 Charles St

New BrunswickNJ08901
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Bayard Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayard Street Apartments

99 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Century Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Century Apartments

85 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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499 Hamilton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

499 Hamilton St

499 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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507 Hamilton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

507 Hamilton St

507 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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510 Hamilton St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

510 Hamilton St

510 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08875
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Highland Park, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highland Park, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,110. Truman Square in the Stelton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,318. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,110
Truman Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,318
97-99 BayardSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,400
Highland Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Gardens At RaritanEF-STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,602
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Cedar Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, NJ

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $2.37 price per square foot Wallworth Model at Merriewold in the in the Stelton neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 2 bed Model at Premier Properties of New Brunswick starting at $3,300 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MerriewoldWallworth2BR,2BA$2.37
Premier Properties of New Brunswick2 bed2BR,2BA$2.45
Raritan Crossing Apartment HomesTHE MANOR3BR,2BA$2.22
Meadow View Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath - UPGRADED3BR,2BA$2.55
Riverside Towers Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,058 sqft2BR,1BA$2.26
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small1BR,1BA$2.47
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.47
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.54
Truman Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11

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Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highland Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highland Park is at 97-99 Bayard listed at $1,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment is $1,110 at SoCam290.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland Park is starting from $1,585 at Truman Square.

What is the most affordable Highland Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highland Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Truman Square and starts from $1,828.

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