Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains NJ
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Scotch Plains, NJ Apartments for Rent
Starting with the Watchung Reservation on the north end to Ash Brook Reservation on the southeast side, Scotch Plains is filled with parks and green space. The town is wedged between Plainfield and Westfield roughly 14 miles southwest of Newark. In addition to parks, Scotch Plains contains two golf courses, the Shackamaxon Country Club and Ash Brook Golf Course. Bowcraft, an amusement park offering roller coasters, thrill rides, and arcade games, is also located in Scotch Plains.
Scotch Plains is a historic location first claimed by Dutch explorers in 1609. The English conquered the area in 1664, and settlers from Scotland arrived around 1684. The Frazee House, built around 1720, played a crucial role in the American Revolution. It was in this house that Elizabeth Frazee ("Aunt Betty"), a prolific baker, turned away a British soldier who wanted her fresh-baked loaf of bread. Scotch Plains has a historic shopping district along Park Avenue, which features wide sidewalks and a great collection of boutiques, antique stores, gift shops, restaurants, and taverns.
Scotch Plains, NJ Rental Insights
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The average rent in Scotch Plains, NJ is $2,247 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,630, which means housing in Scotch Plains, NJ is slightly more expensive than much of the country.
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You can find flexible rentals in Scotch Plains, NJ by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 298 Scotch Plains apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Scotch Plains, NJ has very few transit options. Residents typically rely on driving for daily needs.
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Students renting in Scotch Plains, NJ have access to Union County College, Cranford, Union Co. Coll., Plainfield, Kean University, and Union County Coll., Elizabeth.
