
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ (145 Rentals)


1824 Pershing Pl, Unit Rear

Piscataway Park

Pleasant View Gardens

Durham Woods
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The Randolph

The Nell

Centurion Sleepy Hollow

1000 North Ave

Avalon Piscataway

Princeton Gardens

Aspen Court Apartments

The Villas at Fairway

Frontier Flats

Oxford Arms
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Cypress Gardens

Rivendell Meadows

Edison and Blueberry Village

Rivendell at Edison

Greenbrook Gardens

Hillside Apartments

Talmadge Village
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Village Court

Austin Realty Apartment Homes

803 South

The Grove at Piscataway

Mountain View Gardens

Ridgedale Gardens

Greenwood Gardens

Blair Tudor Apartment Homes

Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes
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526 North Ave

1203 Jesse Way

3316 Pine Valley Wy

201 E 9th St

45 Lakeside Dr S
South Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Plainfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| South Plainfield Studio Apartments | $1,818 | $1,495 | $2,099 | 
|    South Plainfield   1 Bedroom Apartments     | $2,228 | $1,500 | $3,300 | 
| South Plainfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,781 | $1,840 | $4,000 | 
| South Plainfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,853 | $2,453 | $4,955 | 
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Largest Available South Plainfield 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Plainfield, NJ is found at Edison and Blueberry Village in the South Edison neighborhood and is 1,320 square feet priced from $2,260. Rivendell Meadows in the Stelton neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,080 square feet and currently listed start at $2,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in South Plainfield:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison and Blueberry Village | The Rowan | 1,320 Sq Ft | $2,260 | 
| Rivendell Meadows | The Admiral | 1,080 Sq Ft | $2,795 | 
| Rivendell at Edison | Raritan 2 | 982 Sq Ft | $2,145 | 
| The Randolph | 1 Bed 1Bath JK | 954 Sq Ft | $2,529 | 
| Durham Woods | $2.10/sq.ft. - The Ash | 920 Sq Ft | $2,035 | 
| Austin Realty Apartment Homes | Large 1 Bedroom Renovated | 885 Sq Ft | $1,850 | 
| Cypress Gardens | $2.11/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $1,795 | 
| Oxford Arms | One Bedroom - loft / 3rd floor | 847 Sq Ft | $2,345 | 
| Village Court | $2.35/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 845 Sq Ft | $2,067 | 
| Frontier Flats | 1 Bd/1 Ba | 752 Sq Ft | $1,875 | 
Cheapest Available South Plainfield 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of October 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Plainfield, NJ is the 1 Bedroom Small Model starting from $1,550 at Lincoln Gardens in the South Edison neighborhood. The second most affordable South Plainfield 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed Model at Grove St Apartments starting at $1,745 in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Plainfield is currently $2,228. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in South Plainfield:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Gardens | 1 Bedroom Small | $1,550 | 
| Grove St Apartments | 1 Bed | $1,745 | 
| Cypress Gardens | $2.11/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | $1,795 | 
| Terrace View Gardens | $2.24/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen | $1,795 | 
| Oakwood Gardens | Oakwood 1 Bedroom | $1,843 | 
| Mountain View Gardens | 1x1 750 | $1,850 | 
| Austin Realty Apartment Homes | Large 1 Bedroom Renovated | $1,850 | 
| Blair Beacon Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | $1,875 | 
| 116 Lofts | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba Loft | $1,875 | 
| Frontier Flats | 1 Bd/1 Ba | $1,875 | 
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Best Local Schools in South Plainfield, NJ
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Getting Around South Plainfield, NJ
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Plainfield Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in South Plainfield with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Plainfield is at Lincoln Gardens listed at $1,550.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Plainfield Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Plainfield is $2,228.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Plainfield Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Plainfield is a 1,320 square feet unit starting from $2,260 at Edison and Blueberry Village.
What is the average size for South Plainfield 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Plainfield is currently 787 sq ft.
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