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Ella Gardens
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Ella Gardens

419 Plainfield AveBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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West End Gardens
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West End Gardens

450 West End AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Malcolm Gardens
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Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Terrace View Gardens
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Terrace View Gardens

300-301 Maple AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Scotch Plains Gardens
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Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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116 Lofts
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116 Lofts

116 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Oakwood Gardens
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Oakwood Gardens

124 E 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Birchwood Gardens
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Birchwood Gardens

1332-1338 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Frontier Flats
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Frontier Flats

171 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Apartments
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Plainfield Apartments

408 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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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 Union Village neighborhood and is 1,130 square feet priced from $3,100. Somerset Apartments in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $1,805. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Watchung:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Windsor1 bed w den1,130 Sq Ft$3,100
Somerset ApartmentsPF Somerset 1 Bedroom Small950 Sq Ft$1,805
803 SouthK879 Sq Ft$2,300
Crystal Ridge at WatchungManville865 Sq Ft$2,510
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated858 Sq Ft$1,750
Clarus Berkeley HeightsK3-Den Bal854 Sq Ft$3,277
citivillage @ Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA756 Sq Ft$2,125

Cheapest Available Watchung 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 05, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watchung, NJ is the 1 Bedroom Renovated Model starting from $1,650 at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood. The second most affordable Watchung 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Classic Model at Michael Manor Apartment Homes starting at $1,650 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watchung is currently $2,344. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watchung:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,650
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic$1,650
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,675
Grove St Apartments1 Bed$1,745
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated$1,750
Terrace View Gardens$2.21/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,795
West End Gardens$2.10/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,795
Somerset ApartmentsPF Somerset 1 Bedroom Small$1,805
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom$1,843

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Getting Around Watchung, NJ

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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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 Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes listed at $1,650.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watchung is $2,344.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Watchung is a 1,130 square feet unit starting from $3,100 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 0 sq ft.

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