1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ (143 Rentals)

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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 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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Scotch Plains, NJ Local Guide

Scotch Plains 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 08, 2025

There are currently 209 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Scotch Plains, NJ that range in price from $1,600 to $3,780. Goodman's Crossing, The Reserve and Sterling 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
Goodman's Crossing60$2,370$1,630
The Reserve50$2,300$1,600
Sterling Chase39$2,445$1,800
Crestwood33$2,575$1,800
Berwyck Chase27$2,300$1,800

Largest Available Scotch Plains 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Scotch Plains, NJ is found at Soho at Fanwood Station in the Goodman's Crossing neighborhood and is 1,036 square feet priced from $2,862. Crystal Ridge at Watchung in the Benders Corner neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,019 square feet and currently listed start at $2,599. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Scotch Plains:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Soho at Fanwood StationOne Bedroom One Bathroom with Den 1,036 Square ...1,036 Sq Ft$2,862
Crystal Ridge at WatchungSomerville1,019 Sq Ft$2,599
The Franklin at Westfield1 Bed / 1.5 Bath / Den1,011 Sq Ft$3,650
Riverside Village$1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom980 Sq Ft$1,935
Westfield Crossing1 Bed/ 1 Bath w/ Den971 Sq Ft$3,300
The Randolph1 Bed 1Bath JK954 Sq Ft$2,529
Lamberts Mill Village$2.49/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom935 Sq Ft$2,325
Woodcrest at Clark - 55+$3.76/sq.ft. - 1A2830 Sq Ft$3,120
Orchid Park$3.60/sq.ft. - One Bedroom Corner798 Sq Ft$2,875

Cheapest Available Scotch Plains 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 08, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Scotch Plains, NJ is the 1 BED / 1 BATH Model starting from $1,630 at Lexington Village in the Potters neighborhood. The second most affordable Scotch Plains 1 Bedroom is the $2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom Model at Scotch Plains Gardens starting at $1,670 in the Crestwood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Scotch Plains is currently $2,503. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Scotch Plains:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lexington Village1 BED / 1 BATH$1,630
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,670
Riverside Village$2.00/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)$1,820
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom$1,843
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,850
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA1$1,850
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

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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 Lexington Village listed at $1,630.

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 $2,503.

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 1,036 square feet unit starting from $2,862 at Soho at Fanwood Station.

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 700 sq ft.

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