Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $700 (20 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Hillcrest area of Maplewood.

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1278-1280 Clinton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1278-1280 Clinton Ave

1278-1280 Clinton AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Stuyvesant Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stuyvesant Gardens

378-404 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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356 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

356 Stuyvesant Ave

356 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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44-54 Rich St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

44-54 Rich St

44-54 Rich StIrvington, NJ 07111
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Hillcrest, Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

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. 22 Cottage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,730. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harclay House ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
22 Cottage0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,730
124-130 Ellis Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Union Mill RunWillow Classic1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.21 price per square foot 48 Elmwood Ave Model at 48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Upper Irvington neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 97 Brookdale Ave Model at 97 Brookdale Ave, Unit 4 starting at $2,099 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor48 Elmwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
97 Brookdale Ave, Unit 497 Brookdale Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
124-130 Ellis Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.17
465 Valley StreetAPARTMENT2BR,1BA$1.78
50 Union Ave, Unit 150 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
Harclay House ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.14
93 Norwood St, Unit 293 Norwood St3BR,1BA$2.05
53 Union Ave, Unit 40453 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.84
342 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 12342 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$1.92
510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2510 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$1.97

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Hillcrest, Maplewood, NJ

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillcrest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillcrest is at 22 Cottage listed at $1,730.

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 $2,100 at 465 Valley Street.

What is the most affordable Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 124-130 Ellis Ave and starts from $2,600.

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