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Metuchen Apartments
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Metuchen Apartments

7-11 Green StMetuchen, NJ 08840
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756 Middlesex Ave
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756 Middlesex Ave

756 Middlesex AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Metuchen Manor
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Metuchen Manor

43 Middlesex AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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401 Main Street
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401 Main Street

401 Main StMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Redfield Village
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Redfield Village

6 Redfield Village DrMetuchen, NJ 08840
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95 Central Ave
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95 Central Ave

95 Central AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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Metuchen Plaza
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Metuchen Plaza

207 Amboy AveMetuchen, NJ 08840
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21 Station Pl
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21 Station Pl

21 Station PlMetuchen, NJ 08840

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Largest Available Metuchen 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Metuchen, NJ is found at Durham Woods in the South Edison neighborhood and is 1,450 square feet priced from $2,490. Camelot at Edison in the Fords neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,113 square feet and currently listed start at $2,800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Metuchen:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Durham Woods$1.63/sq.ft. - The Birch with Skyroom1,450 Sq Ft$2,490
Camelot at EdisonThe Drake1,113 Sq Ft$2,800
Millbrook Horizon$2.66/sq.ft. - RESIDENCE M-1B995 Sq Ft$2,645
The KempsonA9950 Sq Ft$3,570
Edison Woods1 Bedroom Dining Room940 Sq Ft$1,995
Evergreen Meadows$2.00/sq.ft. - C-1935 Sq Ft$1,870
Greenfield Gardens$2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom920 Sq Ft$1,845
Parsonage Hill Village$2.22/sq.ft. - B915 Sq Ft$2,035
Millbrook Village$2.05/sq.ft. - Maple875 Sq Ft$1,925
Millbrook Village North$2.69/sq.ft. - Sycamore790 Sq Ft$2,125

Cheapest Available Metuchen 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 26, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Metuchen, NJ is the 1 Bedroom Manor Model starting from $1,640 at Hilltop Manor & Estates in the Metropark neighborhood. The second most affordable Metuchen 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed - Small Model at Old Post Road Apartments starting at $1,700 in the South Edison neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Metuchen is currently $2,988. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Metuchen:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Manor$1,640
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small$1,700
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Medium$1,725
Woodside Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,735
Clara Barton Apartments1 Bedroom$1,820
Evergreen Meadows$2.42/sq.ft. - D-1$1,840
Greenfield Gardens$2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,845
Edison Woods Senior1 Bedroom$1,875
Millbrook Village$2.05/sq.ft. - Maple$1,925
Durham Woods$2.07/sq.ft. - The Ash$1,946

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Metuchen Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Metuchen with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Metuchen is at Hilltop Manor & Estates listed at $1,640.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Metuchen is $2,988.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Metuchen is a 1,450 square feet unit starting from $2,490 at Durham Woods.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Metuchen is currently 821 sq ft.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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