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

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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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465 Valley Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

465 Valley Street

465 Valley StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harclay House ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Concord ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
Union Mill RunWillow Classic1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
255 Tuscan & Maplewood Lofts2br/2.5ba+Loft2BR,2.5BA$2.19
1480 Clinton Ave, Unit 2R1480 Clinton Ave4BR,1BA$2.17
50 Union Ave, Unit 150 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
Harclay House ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.14
297 Kerrigan Blvd, Unit 1R297 Kerrigan Blvd2BR,1BA$2.00
93 Norwood St, Unit 293 Norwood St3BR,1BA$2.05
36 Tremont St, Unit 236 Tremont St3BR,1BA$2.20
575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 3rd floor575 Stuyvesant Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
53 Union Ave, Unit 40453 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.84
510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2510 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.