1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watchung, NJ (109 Rentals)

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803 South Ave

PlainfieldNJ07062
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Ella Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1332-1338 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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116 Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lofts

116 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Oakwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

124 E 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Terrace View Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace View Gardens

300-301 Maple AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Scotch Plains Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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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
803 South879 Sq Ft$2,400
Cypress Gardens$2.26/sq.ft. - One Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,925
citivillage @ Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA842 Sq Ft$2,100

Cheapest Available Watchung 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 01, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watchung, NJ is the 4 Room 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,695 at North Mountain Ridge in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood. The second most affordable Watchung 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Renovated Model at Blair Tudor Apartment Homes starting at $1,725 in the North Edison neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watchung is currently $2,360. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watchung:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom$1,695
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,725
Grove St Apartments1 Bed$1,745
Malcolm Gardens$2.39/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom$1,755
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B$1,795
Jade Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,795
West End Gardens$2.10/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,795
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,795
Terrace View Gardens$2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,835
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,850

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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

What is the Cheapest apartment in Watchung with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Watchung is at North Mountain Ridge listed at $1,695.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watchung is $2,360.

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.

What is the average size for Watchung 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Watchung is currently 700 sq ft.

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