
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ (154 Rentals)


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Fairways at Cranford

Woodmont Station at Cranford

24 Springfield Ave

Riverfront At Cranford Station

Cranford Crossing Apartment Homes

20 W Holly St

22 Riverside Dr, Unit 4

112 Lincoln Park E

Cranford Towers Condominiums
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English Village Condominiums

4 Centennial Ave

Riverside Estates Apartment Homes

17-19 N. Union Avenue

The Centennial

13-15 N Union Ave

MI Place at First Radio

Walnut Hill

Meridia Roselle Park 10

citivillage @ st. georges ave
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Centurion Union Center

Woodcrest at Clark - 55+

Lindcrest Apartments

Parkside at Westfield

Meridia Linden 1001

Brookside Manor Clark

The Andrew

Westfield Crossing

Vermella Garwood Station

Lexington Village
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Lamberts Mill Village

Meridia On Westfield

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The Park

The Club at Autumn Ridge

The Parker

331 South Ave

Rosewood Gardens

5th Avenue Apartments

Garwood Gardens Apartments

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333 Central
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Alden Apartments

Lockwood Village

Chestnut Station

Westfield Hamilton House, LLC

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Hamilton Apartments

Mountainview Gardens

Park Terrace Senior Living

The Rahway Collection

Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cranford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Studio Apartments | $1,743 | $1,450 | $2,551 |
Cranford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $1,525 | $4,140 |
| Cranford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,421 | $1,920 | $6,195 |
| Cranford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,406 | $2,250 | $6,995 |
| Cranford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Largest Available Cranford 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cranford, NJ is found at Birchwood Park in the Connecticut Farms neighborhood and is 1,410 square feet priced from $4,140. The Parker in the Wychwood neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,070 square feet and currently listed start at $2,800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cranford:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Park | $2.94/sq.ft. - 1B | 1,410 Sq Ft | $4,140 |
| The Parker | 1 BEDROOM / 2 BATH | 1,070 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
| The Park | 1 Bed/1 Bath-G Phase I | 1,039 Sq Ft | $2,677 |
| The Andrew | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 964 Sq Ft | $3,150 |
| Riverfront At Cranford Station | $3.37/sq.ft. - 1A | 950 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| Westfield Crossing | 1 Bed with Den | 950 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
| Lamberts Mill Village | $2.38/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom | 935 Sq Ft | $2,275 |
| Vermella Garwood Station | A11 | 930 Sq Ft | $3,276 |
| Fairways at Cranford | A05.1D - 1x1 | 916 Sq Ft | $3,226 |
| Mountainview Gardens | $3.00/sq.ft. - Townhome | 830 Sq Ft | $2,590 |
Cheapest Available Cranford 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 19, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cranford, NJ is the SG-1 Model starting from $1,525 at Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community in the Livingston neighborhood. The second most affordable Cranford 1 Bedroom is the ONE BEDROOM Model at Lockwood Village starting at $1,715 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cranford is currently $2,469. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cranford:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community | SG-1 | $1,525 |
| Lockwood Village | ONE BEDROOM | $1,715 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom | $1,790 |
| Cheryl Gardens | One Bedroom | $1,800 |
| Wood Arms Apartments | 1 Bed | $1,800 |
| Sunrise Village Apartments! | One Bedroom | $1,850 |
| The Rahway Collection | 1 Bedroom Renovated | $1,850 |
| Meridia Linden 1001 | 1B1B_E | $1,895 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cranford Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Cranford with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cranford is at Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community listed at $1,525.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cranford Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cranford is $2,469.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cranford Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cranford is a 1,410 square feet unit starting from $4,140 at Birchwood Park.
What is the average size for Cranford 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cranford is currently 820 sq ft.
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