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Ella Gardens
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Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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West End Gardens
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West End Gardens

450 West End AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Malcolm Gardens
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Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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116 Lofts
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116 Lofts

116 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Oakwood Gardens
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Oakwood Gardens

124 E 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Birchwood Gardens
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Birchwood Gardens

1332-1338 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Terrace View Gardens
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Terrace View Gardens

300-301 Maple AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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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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Plainfield Apartments
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Plainfield Apartments

408 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Watchung, NJ Local Guide

Largest Available Watchung 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watchung, NJ is found at The Windsor in the Free Acres neighborhood and is 1,130 square feet priced from $3,100. Clarus Berkeley Heights in the Benders Corner neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,010 square feet and currently listed start at $3,277. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Watchung:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Windsor1 bed w den1,130 Sq Ft$3,100
Clarus Berkeley HeightsK11-Den1,010 Sq Ft$3,277
Forty South Ave1 bed/1 bath892 Sq Ft$2,250
803 South879 Sq Ft$2,400
Cypress Gardens$2.26/sq.ft. - One Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,925
The Nell1 Bedroom 1 Bath 827Sqft827 Sq Ft$2,390
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA1805 Sq Ft$2,245
Grove St Apartments1 Bed800 Sq Ft$1,745

Cheapest Available Watchung 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watchung, NJ is the 1 Bedroom Renovated Model starting from $1,675 at Blair Tudor Apartment Homes in the North Edison neighborhood. The second most affordable Watchung 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 Watchung is currently $2,355. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watchung:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,675
Grove St Apartments1 Bed$1,745
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,750
Jade Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,750
Malcolm Gardens$2.39/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom$1,755
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,850
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B$1,857
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA1$1,890
Terrace View Gardens$2.31/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen$1,895

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Getting Around Watchung, NJ

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Watchung Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watchung is $2,355.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Watchung is a 1,130 square feet unit starting from $3,100 at The Windsor.

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