1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watchung, NJ (154 Rentals)

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Berkeley House
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$2,511 - $3,650
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Berkeley House

434 Springfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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property at 725 Webster Pl

$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Webster Pl

PlainfieldNJ07060

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property at 401 US-22

$2,200 - $2,500

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401 US-22

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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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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222-232 Somerset St
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222-232 Somerset St

222-232 Somerset StNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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453-459 W 7th St
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453-459 W 7th St

453-459 W 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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1139 S 2nd St
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1139 S 2nd St

1139 S 2nd StPlainfield, NJ 07063
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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. Berkeley Crossing in the Benders Corner neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 951 square feet and currently listed start at $2,900. 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
Berkeley Crossing1 Bed /Bath w Den951 Sq Ft$2,900
Berkeley HouseA10D 1Dx1896 Sq Ft$3,315
803 South867 Sq Ft$2,300
Crystal Ridge at WatchungManville865 Sq Ft$2,699
Cypress Gardens$2.29/sq.ft. - One Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,945
West End Gardens$2.21/sq.ft. - One Bedroom830 Sq Ft$1,835
The Nell1 Bedroom 1 Bath 827Sqft827 Sq Ft$2,425
Scotch Plains Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath814 Sq Ft$2,600
Fanwood Crossing1 Bedroom788 Sq Ft$2,500

Cheapest Available Watchung 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 26, 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 $2,707. 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
Terrace View Gardens$2.13/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,685
Kingsley Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,695
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom$1,750
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,750
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,760
Oakwood Gardens1BR/1.0BA$1,775
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,775

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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 $2,707.

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 800 sq ft.

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