Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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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 $1,775. 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$1,775
Union Mill RunWillow Classic1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ

As of April 13, 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 1st floor in the in the Upper Irvington neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 1480 Clinton Ave Model at 1480 Clinton Ave, Unit 2R starting at $2,400 with a $2.00 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.
48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1st floor48 Elmwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
1480 Clinton Ave, Unit 2R1480 Clinton Ave4BR,1BA$2.00
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
124-130 Ellis Ave2.5 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.27
93 Norwood St, Unit 293 Norwood St3BR,1BA$2.05
53 Union Ave, Unit 40453 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.84
575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 3rd floor575 Stuyvesant Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2510 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$1.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?

There are currently 237 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ with pricing that ranges from $700 to $6,870. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $1,100 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillcrest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillcrest ranges from $1,100 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,870.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillcrest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest range from $2,050 to $6,870, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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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