1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ (139 Rentals)

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Scotch Plains Gardens
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Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Riverside Village
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Riverside Village

2 Tussel LnScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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529 Park Ave
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529 Park Ave

529 Park AveScotch Plains, NJ 07076

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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Scotch Plains 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: October 24, 2025

There are currently 159 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Scotch Plains, NJ that range in price from $1,500 to $3,800. The Reserve, Goodman's Crossing and Berwyck Chase are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Scotch Plains with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
The Reserve50$2,400$1,500
Goodman's Crossing42$2,285$1,560
Berwyck Chase24$2,300$1,500
Crestwood23$2,400$1,800
Sterling Chase20$2,370$1,800

Largest Available Scotch Plains 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Scotch Plains, NJ is found at Crystal Ridge at Watchung in the Benders Corner neighborhood and is 1,019 square feet priced from $2,851. Westfield Crossing in the Wychwood neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 971 square feet and currently listed start at $3,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Scotch Plains:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Crystal Ridge at WatchungSomerville1,019 Sq Ft$2,851
Westfield Crossing1 Bed/ 1 Bath w/ Den971 Sq Ft$3,300
The Randolph1 Bed 1Bath JK954 Sq Ft$2,529
Walnut Hill$3.24/sq.ft. - 1A942 Sq Ft$3,050
Lamberts Mill Village$2.49/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom935 Sq Ft$2,325
Fairways at CranfordA06D - 1x1924 Sq Ft$3,015
Westfield Hamilton House, LLC1 Bedroom/1 Bath912 Sq Ft$2,470
Woodcrest at Clark - 55+$3.76/sq.ft. - 1A2830 Sq Ft$3,120
Frontier Flats1 Bd/1 Ba752 Sq Ft$1,950

Cheapest Available Scotch Plains 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of October 24, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Scotch Plains, NJ is the $2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom Model starting from $1,820 at Scotch Plains Gardens in the Crestwood neighborhood. The second most affordable Scotch Plains 1 Bedroom is the Oakwood 1 Bedroom Model at Oakwood Gardens starting at $1,843 in the North Edison neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Scotch Plains is currently $2,470. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Scotch Plains:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,820
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom$1,843
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,875
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,875
Hidden Creek at Clark (New Management!!)1x1-775 balcony 1 BED 1 BATH$1,900
116 Lofts1 Bd/ 1 Ba Loft$1,940
Frontier Flats1 Bd/1 Ba$1,950
Riverside Village$2.03/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)$1,995
Murray Hill Gardens: Your Perfect Home Awaits!1BR/1.0BA$2,000

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Getting Around Scotch Plains, NJ

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Scotch Plains Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Scotch Plains with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Scotch Plains is at Scotch Plains Gardens listed at $1,820.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Scotch Plains is $2,470.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Scotch Plains Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Scotch Plains is a 1,019 square feet unit starting from $2,851 at Crystal Ridge at Watchung.

What is the average size for Scotch Plains 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Scotch Plains is currently 500 sq ft.

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