1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watchung, NJ (167 Rentals)

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RT 500
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$2,820 - $3,067

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Base Rent$2,678 - $4,476
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RT 500

500 District DrBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Berkeley House
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$2,728 - $3,650

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Berkeley House

434 Springfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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$1,675

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401 US Highway 22, Unit 11E

401 US Highway 22
North PlainfieldNJ07060
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955F East Front Street
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955F East Front Street

903-1005 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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Park Edge
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Park Edge

38 Park EdgeBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Grove Gardens
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Grove Gardens

405-409 Grove StNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Ella Gardens
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Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922

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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 Woodcrest at Berkeley Heights - 55+ in the Benders Corner neighborhood and is 1,547 square feet priced from $4,280. The Windsor in the Free Acres neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,150 square feet and currently listed start at $3,188. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Watchung:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Woodcrest at Berkeley Heights - 55+$2.77/sq.ft. - 1D.21,547 Sq Ft$4,280
The Windsor1 Bed w Den1,150 Sq Ft$3,188
Berkeley HouseA13-D1.5 1Dx1.51,010 Sq Ft$3,387
Netherwood FlatsWillow936 Sq Ft$2,200
Berkeley Crossing1 Bed /Bath w Den930 Sq Ft$2,900
803 SouthI-2867 Sq Ft$2,200
Crystal Ridge at WatchungManville865 Sq Ft$2,265
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated858 Sq Ft$1,795
citivillage @ Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA850 Sq Ft$2,025
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated836 Sq Ft$1,725

Cheapest Available Watchung 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 13, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watchung, NJ is the 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom Model starting from $1,208 at Horizons At Plainfield in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood. The second most affordable Watchung 1 Bedroom is the $2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom Model at Malcolm Gardens starting at $1,705 in the Green Brook Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watchung is currently $2,530. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watchung:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Horizons At Plainfield1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom$1,208
Malcolm Gardens$2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom$1,705
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,725
Oakwood Gardens1BR/1.0BA$1,745
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,750
Terrace View Gardens$2.26/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,785
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated$1,795
Gran Prix Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,800
Greenbrook GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Large$1,802
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,875

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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 Horizons At Plainfield listed at $1,208.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watchung is $2,530.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Watchung is a 1,547 square feet unit starting from $4,280 at Woodcrest at Berkeley Heights - 55+.

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

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