
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ (156 Rentals)


Birchwood Park

Woodmont Station at Cranford

24 Springfield Ave

Riverfront At Cranford Station

Cranford Crossing Apartment Homes

314 Lincoln Park E, Unit 314

217 Prospect Ave, Unit 217 Prospect Ave

22 Riverside Dr

Cranford Towers Condominiums
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English Village Condominiums

4 Centennial Ave

Riverside Estates Apartment Homes

17-19 N. Union Avenue

The Centennial

20 W Holly St

13-15 N Union Ave

MI Place at First Radio

Walnut Hill

Central Park
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The Park

Meridia Roselle Park 10

Centurion Union Center

Woodcrest at Clark - 55+

The Andrew

Meridia Linden 1001

Centurion Union Center

Lindcrest Apartments

Brookside Manor Clark

Parkside at Westfield
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citivillage @ st. georges ave

Westfield Crossing

Vermella Garwood Station

Lexington Village

Lamberts Mill Village

Meridia On Westfield

The Club at Autumn Ridge

The Parker

5th Avenue Apartments

Rosewood Gardens
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Garwood Gardens Apartments

Total Monthly Price
333 Central

Alden Apartments

Lockwood Village

Chestnut Station

Hamilton Apartments

Westfield Hamilton House, LLC

Sunrise Village Apartments!

Park Terrace Senior Living

Mountainview Gardens
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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 | $1,777 | $1,450 | $2,551 |
Cranford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,525 | $4,140 |
| Cranford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,365 | $1,650 | $5,995 |
| Cranford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,275 | $2,300 | $6,395 |
| Cranford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,733 | $3,200 | $4,200 |
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Largest Available Cranford 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cranford, NJ is found at Central Park in the Wychwood neighborhood and is 1,400 square feet priced from $2,000. The Parker has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,070 square feet and currently listed start at $2,700. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cranford:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1,400 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| The Parker | 1 BEDROOM / 2 BATH | 1,070 Sq Ft | $2,700 |
| 331 South Ave | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1,059 Sq Ft | $2,309 |
| The Andrew | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 964 Sq Ft | $3,150 |
| Westfield Crossing | 1 Bed with Den | 950 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
| Fairways at Cranford | A05.1D - 1x1 | 916 Sq Ft | $3,226 |
| Birchwood Park | $3.44/sq.ft. - 1A | 915 Sq Ft | $3,145 |
| Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community | SG-2 | 900 Sq Ft | $1,725 |
| The Park | 1 Bed/1 Bath-2B-A1a Phase II | 887 Sq Ft | $2,343 |
| Meridia Roselle Park 10 | 1G | 873 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
Cheapest Available Cranford 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 05, 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 1 Bedroom Model at Hamilton Apartments starting at $1,755 in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cranford is currently $2,431. 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 |
| Hamilton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,755 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom | $1,775 |
| The Rahway Collection | 1 Bedroom | $1,799 |
| Cheryl Gardens | One Bedroom | $1,800 |
| Wood Arms Apartments | 1 Bed | $1,800 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,800 |
| Sunrise Village Apartments! | One Bedroom | $1,850 |
| Normandy Village | 1 Bedroom | $1,874 |
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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 $2,431.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cranford Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cranford is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $2,000 at Central 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 715 sq ft.
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