Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watchung, NJ from $1,495 (101 Rentals)

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property at 401 US Highway 22
$1,675

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Base Rent$1,675
Total Monthly Price$1,675
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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401 US Highway 22, Unit 11E

401 US Highway 22
North PlainfieldNJ07060
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property at 1171 W Front St
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995
Total Monthly Price$1,995
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1171 W Front St

PlainfieldNJ07063

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140 North Ave
$2,100 - $2,390

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Base Rent$2,100 - $2,390
Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $2,390
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

140 North Ave

140 North AveDunellen, NJ 08812
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property at 348 Front St
$2,150
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348 Front St

DunellenNJ08812
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10 Summit Ave, Unit Apt 2
$2,295

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Base Rent$2,295
Total Monthly Price$2,295
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Summit Ave, Unit Apt 2

10 Summit AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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property at 1747 E 2nd St
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600
Total Monthly Price$2,600
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1747 E 2nd St, Unit 2

1747 E 2nd St
Scotch PlainsNJ07076
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500 Main StBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922

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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 Horizons At Plainfield in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,208. Grove St Apartments in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watchung apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Horizons At Plainfield1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,208
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,495
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,725
Oakwood Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,745
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,750
Terrace View Gardens$2.26/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,785
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,795
Gran Prix Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,800
Greenbrook GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR, 1BA$1,802

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watchung, NJ

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watchung area is the $2.22 price per square foot MANCHESTER Model at Station Square at Fanwood Townhomes in the Goodman's Crossing neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Watchung apartment is the 821 Webster Pl Model at 821 Webster Pl, Unit 2nd Floor in the Potters neighborhood starting at $2,200 with a $1.41 price per square foot. 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.
Station Square at Fanwood TownhomesMANCHESTER2BR, 2.5BA$2.22
821 Webster Pl, Unit 2nd Floor821 Webster Pl1BR, 2BA$1.41
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 12389 Mountain Ave2BR, 1BA$1.67
140 North Ave140 North Ave1BR, 1BA$2.10
10 Summit Ave, Unit Apt 210 Summit Ave2BR, 1BA$2.30
West End Gardens$2.09/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.27
Scotch Plains Gardens$2.31/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.31
Terrace View Gardens$2.24/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR, 1BA$2.31
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.19
Horizons At Plainfield1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1.78

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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 Grove St Apartments listed at $1,495.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watchung Apartment is $1,208 at Horizons At Plainfield.

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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