
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillside, NJ from $700 (69 Rentals)
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30 Aldine St

43 Hedden Terrace

The Residences at Clinton Hill

21 Willoughby St

342 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 12

510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2

Sheridan Gardens
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312 S Spring St, Unit Attic Studio

519 Monroe Ave, Unit elmora

945 Spofford Ave, Unit liz

46 Ellis Ave

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149 Mapes Ave

875 18th Ave
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Hillside, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillside Studio Apartments | $1,830 | $1,050 | $2,932 |
Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $700 | $6,892 |
Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $1,157 | $7,616 |
Hillside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $800 | $7,080 |
Hillside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $2,150 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillside, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $932. Heritage Estates in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Residences at Clinton Hill | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
Heritage Estates | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Sheridan Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Maple Gardens | Apartment 06L | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, NJ and Nearby
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $0.27 price per square foot 408 Niles St Model at 408 Niles St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Peterstown neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 748 Pennington St Model at 748 Pennington St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Elmora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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408 Niles St, Unit Apt 2 | 408 Niles St | 3BR,2BA | $0.27 |
748 Pennington St, Unit 1 | 748 Pennington St | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
13 Westervelt Pl, Unit 2 | 13 Westervelt Pl | 3BR,2BA | $0.25 |
10 Housman Ct, Unit Floor 1 | 10 Housman Ct | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
956 William St | 956 William St | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 48 Elmwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
397 Chadwick Ave, Unit 1 | 397 Chadwick Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
86 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 86 Hawthorne Ave, Newark, | 86 Hawthorne Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
50 Union Ave, Unit 1 | 50 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
The Residences at Clinton Hill | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillside is at Sheridan Gardens listed at $1,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment is $932 at The Residences at Clinton Hill.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillside is starting from $1,157 at The Residences at Clinton Hill.
What is the most affordable Hillside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hillside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 456 Avon Ave and starts from $2,200.
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