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803 South Ave

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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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Ella Gardens
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Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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2-4 Mercer Ave
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2-4 Mercer Ave

2-4 Mercer AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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745 Watchung Ave
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745 Watchung Ave

745 Watchung AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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820-836 South Ave
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820-836 South Ave

820-836 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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126 North Ave
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126 North Ave

126 North AveDunellen, NJ 08812
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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 1,148 square feet priced from $3,188. 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 $2,599. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Watchung:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Windsor1 Bed w Den1,148 Sq Ft$3,188
Crystal Ridge at WatchungSomerville1,019 Sq Ft$2,599
Berkeley HouseA13-D1.5 1Dx1.51,010 Sq Ft$3,339
Berkeley Crossing1 Bed /Bath w Den1,002 Sq Ft$2,900
803 SouthK879 Sq Ft$2,400
citivillage @ Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA842 Sq Ft$2,050
West End Gardens$2.17/sq.ft. - One Bedroom830 Sq Ft$1,805
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.07/sq.ft. - One Bedroom830 Sq Ft$1,720
Scotch Plains Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath814 Sq Ft$2,700

Cheapest Available Watchung 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watchung, NJ is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model starting from $1,600 at Park Edge in the Benders Corner neighborhood. The second most affordable Watchung 1 Bedroom is the $2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom Model at Malcolm Gardens starting at $1,655 in the Green Brook Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watchung is currently $2,436. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watchung:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Park Edge1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,600
Malcolm Gardens$2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom$1,655
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.07/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,720
Grove St Apartments1 Bed$1,745
391-399 Grove St1 Bed, 1 bath$1,750
Terrace View Gardens$2.26/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,785
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,795
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,795
West End Gardens$2.17/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,805
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom$1,843

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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 Park Edge listed at $1,600.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watchung is $2,436.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Watchung is a 1,148 square feet unit starting from $3,188 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 733 sq ft.

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