$2,200
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
510 Hamilton St, Somerset, NJ, 08873
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$2,161
1 bed1 bathCondo
11 Highway 1 Unit 152, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
$2,300
1 bed1.5 baths921 sqftApartment
745 Hamilton Street Unit 100, Somerset, NJ, 08873
$2,000
1 bed1 bath663 sqftApartment
745 Hamilton Street Unit 100, Somerset, NJ, 08873
$2,250
1 bed1 bath715 sqftApartment
850 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ, 08873
$1,465
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114 Joyce Kilmer Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
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What to Know Before Renting a 1-Bedroom Apartment in New Brunswick, NJ
A 1-bedroom apartment in New Brunswick hits the sweet spot for most solo renters and couples — enough space to have a real living room and a separated sleep area, without the cost of a 2-bedroom you don't fully use. For remote workers, a 1-bedroom is often the minimum viable setup: you can close a door between your workspace and your living space, which matters more than most people expect before they try working from a studio. When evaluating 1-bedrooms in New Brunswick, pay attention to bedroom size (some 1-bedrooms are technically 1-bedrooms with a bedroom that fits a queen bed and nothing else), closet space, and whether the kitchen opens to the living room or is walled off. In-unit laundry, a parking spot, and a dedicated storage unit are the three amenities most renters wish they'd prioritized when they didn't have them. 1-bedrooms in New Brunswick also tend to have the most competitive rental market of any unit type — more supply than studios, but more demand than 2-bedrooms, which means good 1-bedrooms in desirable New Brunswick neighborhoods at fair prices move quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a 1-Bedroom Apartment in New Brunswick, NJ
In New Brunswick, 1-bedrooms average $1,813/mo versus $1,114/mo for a studio. For solo renters on a tight budget, compare both filters on Rentler before applying. If you work from home or spend significant time in your apartment, the extra separation of a larger unit may be worth the difference.
Pet policies on 1-bedroom apartments vary by landlord and building — there's no blanket rule. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow your search, then confirm breed, weight, and deposit requirements directly with the landlord before applying.
Furnished 1-bedrooms are available in New Brunswick but represent a smaller share of total inventory compared to unfurnished units. Use Rentler's furnished filter to surface move-in-ready options. Furnished units are most common in newer construction buildings and in complexes that cater to corporate or short-term renters.
Most landlords in New Brunswick require gross monthly income of 2.5–3x the monthly rent. For a 1-bedroom at New Brunswick's current average of $1,813/mo, that means demonstrating roughly 2.5–3x that amount in gross income. If you're below that threshold, a co-signer, larger security deposit, or prepaid rent may be accepted by some landlords — always worth asking.
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