
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $700 (19 Rentals)
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109 Richelieu Terrace

Harclay House Apartments

112 Midland Pl

22 Cottage

55 Hazelwood Ave
Hillcrest, Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $2,176 | $1,250 | $2,761 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $1,400 | $4,700 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,279 | $1,800 | $6,500 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $2,050 | $6,870 |
Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $2,600 | $5,600 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Harclay House Apartments priced from $1,495. Concord Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Harclay House Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Concord Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
Union Mill Run | Willow Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2br/2.5ba+Loft Model at 255 Tuscan & Maplewood Lofts in the in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 1480 Clinton Ave Model at 1480 Clinton Ave, Unit 2R starting at $2,600 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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255 Tuscan & Maplewood Lofts | 2br/2.5ba+Loft | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.19 |
1480 Clinton Ave, Unit 2R | 1480 Clinton Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.17 |
50 Union Ave, Unit 1 | 50 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Harclay House Apartments | Large 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
297 Kerrigan Blvd, Unit 1R | 297 Kerrigan Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
93 Norwood St, Unit 2 | 93 Norwood St | 3BR,1BA | $2.05 |
36 Tremont St, Unit 2 | 36 Tremont St | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 3rd floor | 575 Stuyvesant Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
53 Union Ave, Unit 404 | 53 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2 | 510 Stuyvesant Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment is $1,495 at Harclay House Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is starting from $2,305 at Harclay House Apartments.
What is the most affordable Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $2,050.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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