1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hillside, NJ (569 Rentals)

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247 Hollywood Ave
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247 Hollywood AveHillside, NJ 07205
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1500 Liberty Ave
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1600 Maple Ave
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1600 Maple AveHillside, NJ 07205

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Largest Available Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillside, NJ is found at The Madison at Elizabeth in the Downtown Elizabeth neighborhood and is 954 square feet priced from $2,350. The Grand at Penn in the Westminster neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 946 square feet and currently listed start at $2,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hillside:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Madison at Elizabeth009 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den954 Sq Ft$2,350
The Grand at Penn1 Bed / 1 Bath946 Sq Ft$2,395
VintyA3938 Sq Ft$2,750
Eagle Rock Apartments at MaplewoodMaplewood900 Sq Ft$2,390
Titan Union Luxury Apartments1 Bedroom + Den875 Sq Ft$2,561
Avalon MaplewoodA16-833855 Sq Ft$2,465
Sol at Vermella UnionA13838 Sq Ft$2,670
AvionA1820 Sq Ft$2,285
Westminster ArmsA Unit820 Sq Ft$1,800
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA700 Sq Ft$932

Cheapest Available Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillside, NJ is the 1BR/1BA Model starting from $932 at The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Hillside 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Lidgerwood starting at $1,500 in the Peterstown neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hillside is currently $2,132. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hillside:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA$932
LidgerwoodA1$1,500
Maple GardensApartment 06R$1,550
Rutgers Arms1BR$1,550

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Hillside Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Hillside with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Hillside is at The Residences at Clinton Hill listed at $932.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hillside is $2,132.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillside is a 954 square feet unit starting from $2,350 at The Madison at Elizabeth.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Hillside is currently 696 sq ft.

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