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1116 Anna St

ElizabethNJ07201
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814 Livingston St
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814 Livingston St

814 Livingston StElizabeth, NJ 07201
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47 Watson Ave
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47 Watson Ave

47 Watson AveElizabeth, NJ 07202
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1335-1345 Virginia St
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1335-1345 Virginia St

1335-1345 Virginia StElizabeth, NJ 07208
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137 W Jersey St
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137 W Jersey St

137 W Jersey StElizabeth, NJ 07202
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350 Elmora Avenue
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350 Elmora Avenue

346-352 Elmora AveElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Elizabeth, NJ Local Guide

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Elizabeth 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 08, 2026

There are currently 312 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Elizabeth, NJ that range in price from $800 to $7,792. Constable Hook, Centreville and Keighry Head are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Elizabeth with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Constable Hook76$2,597$1,600
Centreville51$2,403$1,600
Keighry Head40$2,099$800
Pamrapo39$2,624$1,400
Bergen Point29$2,210$1,600
Union Square28$2,136$800
Downtown Elizabeth25$2,180$1,300
Peterstown19$2,187$800
Elizabeth Port5$1,189$800

Largest Available Elizabeth 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elizabeth, NJ is found at EDGE Apartments in the Centreville neighborhood and is 1,061 square feet priced from $3,420. Centurion Elizabeth in the Peterstown neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,042 square feet and currently listed start at $2,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elizabeth:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
EDGE ApartmentsAvenue F | 1 Bed/2 Bath Duplex-B6D1,061 Sq Ft$3,420
Centurion Elizabeth1BR/1.0BA1,042 Sq Ft$2,395
Lofts Two221 BR,2BA + Den + Office1,030 Sq Ft$3,145
The Madison at Elizabeth011 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den1,009 Sq Ft$2,350
The Grand at Penn1 Bed / 1 Bath946 Sq Ft$2,395
Skye Lofts North517945 Sq Ft$2,164
VintyA3938 Sq Ft$2,287
Vermella UnionA16 - Vermella Union Phase II895 Sq Ft$2,577
Sol at Vermella UnionA3853 Sq Ft$2,732
425 Avenue C1Bed/1Bath850 Sq Ft$2,400

Cheapest Available Elizabeth 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elizabeth, NJ is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,229 at Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood. The second most affordable Elizabeth 1 Bedroom is the $2.40/sq.ft. - One Bedroom Model at Harwood Homes starting at $1,295 in the Downtown Elizabeth neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elizabeth is currently $2,246. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elizabeth:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom$1,229
Harwood Homes$2.40/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,295
Monroe Garden1 BR JR$1,375
Heritage EstatesOne Bedroom$1,425
Pineda Apartments1 BR$1,450
Bermudez Apartments1 BR$1,450

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Elizabeth Overview

The fourth largest city in the dynamic state of New Jersey, Elizabeth is a fantastic place to consider for anyone in the market for a new place to call home. Consistently ranked as one of the nation's 'Top 50 Greenest Cities' by the likes of Popular Science, this thriving locale has much to offer prospective new residents.

Why live in Elizabeth, NJ?

Home to one of the busiest ports in the world as well as a number of industries, Elizabeth apartments make an ideal spot to raise a family or pursue a career. From the glass skyscraper-dominated area of Celadon to the working-class hub of the North End, Elizabeth offers a variety of diverse neighborhoods that are sure to please almost every lifestyle.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elizabeth Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Elizabeth with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elizabeth is at Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community listed at $1,229.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elizabeth Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elizabeth is $2,246.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elizabeth Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elizabeth is a 1,061 square feet unit starting from $3,420 at EDGE Apartments.

What is the average size for Elizabeth 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

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