Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Scotch Plains Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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property at 821 Central Ave

821 Central Ave

PlainfieldNJ07060

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Cornell Arms
Studio Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Carlton Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Towers

503 Carleton RdWestfield, NJ 07090
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Stoney Brook Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook Gardens

643-715 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Netherwood Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Netherwood Pointe

916-926 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Plainfield Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

120 Randolph RdPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

559-615 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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112 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Prospect St

112 Prospect StWestfield, NJ 07090
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116 Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lofts

116 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Frontier Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Frontier Flats

171 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scotch Plains, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Scotch Plains, NJ area range in price from $1,452 to $12,746 with an overall median price of $4,882. The three Scotch Plains neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Goodman's Crossing at $1,452, Berwyck Chase at $1,650, and Sterling Chase at $1,700. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Scotch Plains Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Goodman's Crossing$4,700$1,452113
Berwyck Chase$4,900$1,65086
Sterling Chase$4,900$1,700104
The Reserve$4,900$1,598133
Crestwood$5,010$1,72587

Cheapest Available Scotch Plains Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scotch Plains, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,650. Blair Beacon Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotch Plains apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,650
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,650
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,675
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
citivillage @ Plainfield Station0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,725
Oakwood Gardens (Plainfield Forest LLC)Oakwood 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,843
Hidden Creek at Clark (New Management!!)1x1-775 balcony 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,850
Birchwood Gardens (Plainfield Forest LLC)1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,857

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scotch Plains area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Central Park at 500 Central Avenue in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Scotch Plains apartment is the $2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village starting at $3,080 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Potters neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scotch Plains apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Central Park at 500 Central Avenue2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.34
Lamberts Mill Village$2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Walnut Hill$2.32/sq.ft. - 2D.12BR,2BA$2.32
Hamilton CommonsA-201 Renovated 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.93
Woodcrest at Clark - 55+$2.39/sq.ft. - 2A22BR,2BA$2.39
Netherwood FlatsMagnolia II2BR,2BA$2.07
Country Club Village$2.36/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36
Riverside Village$2.16/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.16
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.00
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$2.31

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Getting Around Scotch Plains, NJ

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scotch Plains Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scotch Plains?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scotch Plains is at citivillage @ Plainfield Station listed at $1,725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotch Plains Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotch Plains Apartment is $1,650 at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Scotch Plains Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scotch Plains is starting from $1,800 at Blair Tudor Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Scotch Plains Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scotch Plains Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Blair Tudor Apartment Homes and starts from $2,550.

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