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803 South Ave

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538 W 7th St
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538 W 7th St

538 W 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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1024-1034 South Ave
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1024-1034 South Ave

1024-1034 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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730-734 Park Ave
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730-734 Park Ave

730-734 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Ella Gardens
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Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Jade Apartments
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Jade Apartments

821 Central AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Birchwood Gardens
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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
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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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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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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 $3,150. 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 $2,855. 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$3,150
Crystal Ridge at WatchungSomerville1,019 Sq Ft$2,855
Berkeley Crossing1 Bed /Bath w Den900 Sq Ft$2,800
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated885 Sq Ft$1,850
803 South879 Sq Ft$2,400
Cypress Gardens$2.15/sq.ft. - One Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,875
SoHo at Fanwood StationOne Bedroom with Den820 Sq Ft$2,538
Frontier Flats1 Bd/1 Ba752 Sq Ft$1,980

Cheapest Available Watchung 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watchung, NJ is the 1 Bedroom Renovated Model starting from $1,725 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 $2,290. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watchung:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,725
Grove St Apartments1 Bed$1,745
Greenbrook GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Large$1,770
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,820
Cypress Gardens$2.15/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,825
Terrace View Gardens$2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,835
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom$1,843
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,850
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,875

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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

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 Watchung Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Watchung with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Watchung is at Blair Tudor Apartment Homes listed at $1,725.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watchung is $2,290.

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 $3,150 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 0 sq ft.

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