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Summit, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Summit Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Summit, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Short Hills Gardens in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood priced from $1,825. Chatham Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Summit apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Short Hills Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Chatham ArmsFully Renovated 1 bdrm / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,850
General Greene Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 634 sqft1BR,1BA$1,958

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit, NJ and Nearby

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Summit area is the $2.13 price per square foot 2x1.5-1641 Model at Berkshire Gardens in the in the Benders Corner neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Summit apartment is the Two Bedroom-Townhouse-One Bath Model at Spring Hill Apartments starting at $2,920 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Benders Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Berkshire Gardens2x1.5-16412BR,1.5BA$2.13
Spring Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-Townhouse-One Bath2BR,1BA$1.98
Spring Gardens II2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.26
Glenside$2.54/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Grand Corner2BR,2BA$2.57
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 12389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$2.08
Springfield Gardens2B322BR,2BA$2.55
Floral Gardens$2.48/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.48
Chatham ArmsFully Renovated 1 bdrm / 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Short Hills Village Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
801 Mountain Ave, Unit A801 Mountain Ave1BR,1BA$2.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Summit

What type of rentals are currently available in Summit?

There are currently 141 Apartments for Rent in Summit, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $28,490. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Summit ranging from $1,900 to $23,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Summit ranges from $1,900 to $23,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,452.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Summit range from $2,560 to $8,295, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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