Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watchung, NJ from $500 (80 Rentals)

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property at 725 Webster Pl

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Webster Pl

PlainfieldNJ07060

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property at 1171 W Front St

$1,995

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$1,995
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$1,995

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1171 W Front St

PlainfieldNJ07063

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property at 305 Watson Ave

$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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305 Watson Ave

PlainfieldNJ07062

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RT 500
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

RT 500

500 Main StBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Cornell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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955F East Front Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

955F East Front Street

903-1005 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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730-734 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

730-734 Park Ave

730-734 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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1024-1034 South Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1024-1034 South Ave

1024-1034 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Stoney Brook Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook Gardens

643-715 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Watchung, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watchung Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Watchung, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,650. North Mountain Ridge in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watchung apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Terrace View Gardens$2.12/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,745
Oakwood Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
Somerset Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,775
Greenbrook GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,783
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,795
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watchung, NJ

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watchung area is the $0.32 price per square foot 933 W 3rd St Model at 933 W 3rd St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Watchung apartment is the 960 Glenwood Ave Model at 960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood starting at $4,000 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Potters neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watchung apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
933 W 3rd St, Unit 2933 W 3rd St4BR,2BA$0.32
960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood960 Glenwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.60
Station Square at Fanwood TownhomesMANCHESTER2BR,2.5BA$2.22
Somerset Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.84
Oakwood Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.99
Cypress Gardens$2.17/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.12
West End Gardens$2.21/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Terrace View Gardens$2.12/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.18
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watchung Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watchung Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watchung Apartment is $1,650 at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watchung Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watchung is starting from $1,895 at Oakwood Gardens.

What is the most affordable Watchung Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watchung Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Plaza of Plainfield and starts from $3,499.

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