
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bridgewater, NJ from $900 (80 Rentals)
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Bridgewater Court

Fairway 28

Mount Pleasant Villas

Bridgewater Square, One Month Free!

Grandview Gardens

11 Dartmouth Ave

1 W Franklin St, Unit Apt 2

58 S Main St

Cornerstone at Branchburg
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Middlesex Village Apartments

Garfield Park Apartments

Brookside

Meridia Bound Brook 300

Bound Brook Apartments

Total Monthly Price
146 E Cliff St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Park Brook Gardens

Meridia Bound Brook 1

South Bridge Gardens

Meridia Main Station
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Dorchester House

The Warehouse

215 Ridge at Bound Brook

The Rail at Bound Brook

Birchview Gardens

Hampton Gardens

Lexington Apartments

Rivercrest Apartments

416-418 E Main St

Total Monthly Price
416 E Main St, Unit 3 W, Unit 3 W
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17 Somerset St, Unit 1, Unit 1

The Vibe

Mohring Place

120 N 4th Ave

The View

Namotur Apartment Homes

The Cobalt Apartments

307 2nd St

12 N 6th Ave

199 E Main St
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The Hopkinson

31 Frelinghuysen Ave

Total Monthly Price
10 Anderson St, Unit 1, Unit 1

5 Mountain Ct

Avalon Somerville Station

Somerville Gardens

The Beacon on Main

58 S Main St

22 Tansy Ct

Total Monthly Price
124 S 15th Ave, Unit 2 Bed, 1 Bath, Unit 2 Bed, 1 Bath
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Bridgewater, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bridgewater?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Bridgewater Studio Apartments | $2,000 | $1,625 | $2,515 |
| Cheap Bridgewater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $950 | $5,324 |
| Cheap Bridgewater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,854 | $1,558 | $4,098 |
| Cheap Bridgewater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,259 | $2,000 | $4,895 |
| Cheap Bridgewater 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,557 | $4,195 | $4,795 |
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Cheapest Available Bridgewater Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bridgewater, NJ is a Studio unit found at Meridia Bound Brook 300 in the Canal Crossing neighborhood priced from $1,625. Brookside in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,724. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bridgewater apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridia Bound Brook 300 | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Brookside | Cambridge Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,724 |
| Park Brook Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| South Bridge Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Meridia Main Station | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Dorchester House | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,880 |
| Finchley Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,920 |
| The Warehouse | Spring Season Special - Ends April 30 !! | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| 215 Ridge at Bound Brook | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Birchview Gardens | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bridgewater, NJ
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bridgewater area is the $1.73 price per square foot 1 Model at 97 Main St in the in the Canal Crossing neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Bridgewater apartment is the $2.21/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Deluxe Model at Stone Bridge at Raritan starting at $3,095 with a $2.06 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bridgewater apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Main St | 1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Stone Bridge at Raritan | $2.21/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| 416 E Main St, Unit 3 W | 416 E Main St | 3BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Queens Gate | Andover | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Bridgewater Square, One Month Free! | Princeton | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Riverbrook Walk | Greenwich | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
| The Lofts at Middlesex | Venice | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.43 |
| South Bridge Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 120 N 4th Ave | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Park Brook Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bridgewater Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bridgewater?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bridgewater is at Meridia Bound Brook 300 listed at $1,625.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bridgewater Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bridgewater Apartment is $1,724 at Brookside.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bridgewater Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bridgewater is starting from $2,025 at Park Brook Gardens.
What is the most affordable Bridgewater Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bridgewater Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Middlesex Village Townhomes and starts from $2,650.
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