1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ (178 Rentals)

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Adams Place
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Adams Place

1 Adams PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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96 Bayard St
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96 Bayard St

96 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The Aspire
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The Aspire

135 Somerset StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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113 Howard St
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113 Howard St

113 Howard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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253 Townsend St
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253 Townsend St

253 Townsend StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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111-113 Bayard St
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111-113 Bayard St

111-113 Bayard StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901

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54 Hassart St
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54 Hassart St

54 Hassart StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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175 Livingston Ave
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175 Livingston Ave

175 Livingston AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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45 Quentin Ave
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45 Quentin Ave

45 Quentin AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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1101 Livingston Ave
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1101 Livingston Ave

1101 Livingston AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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104 Guilden St
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104 Guilden St

104 Guilden StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901

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57 Louis St
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57 Louis St

57 Louis StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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257 French St
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257 French St

257 French StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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152 Easton Ave
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152 Easton Ave

152 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901

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New Brunswick 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 15, 2025

There are currently 218 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in New Brunswick, NJ neighborhoods that range in price from $779 to $4,731. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in New Brunswick with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Turnpike West200$2,335$779
Downtown New Brunswick18$2,579$1,550

Largest Available New Brunswick 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in New Brunswick, NJ is found at The Raye in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood and is 1,162 square feet priced from $3,275. Hidden Lake in the Farrington Lake neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,093 square feet and currently listed start at $1,915. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in New Brunswick:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The RayeAD261,162 Sq Ft$3,275
Hidden LakeHidden Lake - Dogwood1,093 Sq Ft$1,915
Kensington Place1-Den-A1,011 Sq Ft$2,663
Millbrook Horizon$2.76/sq.ft. - RESIDENCE M-1B995 Sq Ft$2,745
North Village Apartments1 Bedroom976 Sq Ft$1,720
Presidential EstatesBACHELOR947 Sq Ft$2,095
Skyline Tower1 Bed / 1 Bath - Large915 Sq Ft$2,250
Millbrook Village$2.31/sq.ft. - Maple875 Sq Ft$2,025
Millbrook Village North$2.91/sq.ft. - Sycamore790 Sq Ft$2,295

Cheapest Available New Brunswick 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in New Brunswick, NJ is the 1x1 700-800 - Renovated Model starting from $1,500 at Tov Manor in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood. The second most affordable New Brunswick 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Small Model at Lincoln Gardens starting at $1,550 in the South Edison neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in New Brunswick is currently $2,410. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in New Brunswick:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Tov Manor1x1 700-800 - Renovated$1,500
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small$1,550
Raritan Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,625
Cedar ArmsOne Bedroom$1,650
Magnolia GardensOne Bedroom (small)$1,685
Benner ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,695
Highland Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,695
Old Post Road Apartments1 Bed - Small$1,700
North Brunswick Manor1 Bedroom - Heat and Hot Water Included$1,720
North Village Apartments1 Bedroom$1,720

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New Brunswick Overview

New Brunswick, NJ is one of the largest cities in Middlesex County, located in the Northeastern United States. It is typically considered a part of the New York metropolitan area. The city has a diverse population and is home to some of the largest corporations in the world, such as Johnson & Johnson and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Because of the diversity, many people are flocking to live in apartments in New Brunswick, NJ.

Why live in New Brunswick, NJ?

There are many reasons why people choose to live in apartments in New Brunswick, NJ. New Brunswick apartments provide families the opportunity to live near New York City without having to deal with the cost of living of the city. New Brunswick also has mild weather and provides easy access to major routes of transportation including train stations, airports, and I-95. With many of the largest corporations setting up shop in New Brunswick, there are also numerous opportunities to earn a stable job and provide for a family.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
New Brunswick, NJ

Ranked #20

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around New Brunswick, NJ

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom New Brunswick Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in New Brunswick with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in New Brunswick is at Tov Manor listed at $1,500.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in New Brunswick is $2,410.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom New Brunswick Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in New Brunswick is a 1,162 square feet unit starting from $3,275 at The Raye.

What is the average size for New Brunswick 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in New Brunswick is currently 687 sq ft.

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