Cheap Apartments for Rent near Watchung, NJ from $500 (76 Rentals)

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property at 525 Jackson Ave

$850

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$850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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525 Jackson Ave

DunellenNJ08812

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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
property at 953 E Front St

$2,000

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$2,000
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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953 E Front St, Unit A

953 E Front St
PlainfieldNJ07062

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property at 305 Watson Ave

$2,300

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$2,300
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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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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Netherwood Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Netherwood Pointe

916-926 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Plainfield Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

559-615 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Park Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Edge

38 Park EdgeBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Malcolm Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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West End Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Gardens

450 West End AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Watchung, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watchung Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. Terrace View Gardens in the Green Brook Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,735. 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
Terrace View Gardens$2.13/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,735
West End Gardens$2.09/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,735
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750
803 SouthDStudio,1BA$1,775
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,775
Greenbrook GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,787
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,795
Ella GardensElla Gardens - 41BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watchung, NJ and Nearby

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watchung area is the $1.83 price per square foot 107 W Front St Model at 107 W Front St, Unit 1 in the in the Green Brook Park neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Watchung apartment is the NOR-B08 Model at 1000 North Ave starting at $3,420 with a $2.36 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.
107 W Front St, Unit 1107 W Front St3BR,2BA$1.83
1000 North AveNOR-B082BR,2BA$2.36
Netherwood FlatsScarlet2BR,2BA$2.46
Ella GardensElla Gardens - 41BR,1BA$1.95
Centurion Sleepy Hollow1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
West End Gardens$2.09/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09
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
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$2.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watchung Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watchung?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watchung is at 803 South listed at $1,775.

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 $1,995 at The Monarch at Plainfield.

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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