1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hillside, NJ (573 Rentals)

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

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Hillside, NJ Local Guide

Largest Available Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillside, NJ is found at Centurion Elizabeth in the Peterstown neighborhood and is 1,042 square feet priced from $2,395. The Madison at Elizabeth in the Downtown Elizabeth neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,009 square feet and currently listed start at $2,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hillside:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Centurion Elizabeth1BR/1.0BA1,042 Sq Ft$2,395
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
VintyA3938 Sq Ft$2,287
Vermella UnionA16 - Vermella Union Phase II895 Sq Ft$2,577
Sol at Vermella UnionA3853 Sq Ft$2,822
The AvionLuxurious One Bedroom828 Sq Ft$2,145
Westminster ArmsA Unit820 Sq Ft$1,800
Chilton TowersOne Bdrm One Bath w/ Dining794 Sq Ft$2,130
Centurion Union Center1BR/1.0BA790 Sq Ft$2,195

Cheapest Available Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 10, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillside, NJ is the $2.40/sq.ft. - One Bedroom Model starting from $1,295 at Harwood Homes in the Downtown Elizabeth neighborhood. The second most affordable Hillside 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR JR Model at Monroe Garden starting at $1,375 in the Dayton Weequahic Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hillside is currently $2,105. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hillside:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
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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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 Harwood Homes listed at $1,295.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hillside is $2,105.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillside is a 1,042 square feet unit starting from $2,395 at Centurion 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 672 sq ft.

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