
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watchung, NJ (111 Rentals)


468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2

The Nell

Clarus Berkeley Heights

The Quin

citivillage @ Plainfield Station

803 South
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1677 Prospect Ave, Unit 1

201 E 9th St

50 Mt Bethel Rd

803 South Ave

100 S Washington Ave

821 Central Ave
Watchung, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watchung?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Watchung Studio Apartments | $1,889 | $1,725 | $2,050 |
Watchung 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $1,500 | $3,650 |
Watchung 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,031 | $1,800 | $4,950 |
Watchung 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,564 | $2,453 | $5,595 |
Watchung 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Windsor | 1 bed w den | 1,130 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
Somerset Apartments | PF Somerset 1 Bedroom Small | 950 Sq Ft | $1,805 |
Forty South Ave | 1 bed/1 bath | 892 Sq Ft | $2,250 |
803 South | K | 879 Sq Ft | $2,300 |
Clarus Berkeley Heights | K3-Den Bal | 854 Sq Ft | $3,277 |
Cypress Gardens | $2.26/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $1,925 |
citivillage @ Plainfield Station | 1BR/1.0BA | 756 Sq Ft | $1,975 |
Cheapest Available Watchung 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 17, 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 Bed Model at Grove St Apartments starting at $1,745 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watchung is currently $2,324. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watchung:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | $1,650 |
Grove St Apartments | 1 Bed | $1,745 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | $1,750 |
Jade Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,750 |
Somerset Apartments | PF Somerset 1 Bedroom Small | $1,805 |
Michael Manor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | $1,850 |
Birchwood Gardens | 1332 1B1B | $1,857 |
Terrace View Gardens | $2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | $1,885 |
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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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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,324.
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 790 sq ft.
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