Brookdale, NJ

204 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent

Located in the northeast corner of Essex County, New Jersey, Brookdale is a census designated place, or CDP, within Bloomfield which is the wider township. Clifton is situated to the northeast and Montclair to the south and west. The CDP is well served by the Garden State Parkway which provides easy access to the rest of the state and to New York City. On a good journey, you can drive to Manhattan Island via the Lincoln Tunnel in about 25 minutes. As of the 2010 Census, Brookdale had well in excess of 9,200 inhabitants. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total area covered by the CDP is only a little over one and a half square miles. Into this space, several thousand housing units are squeezed, so the population density is high even by the standards of New Jersey. But, this close to the Big Apple, you knew that already, right? See more

Looking for 1 bedroom apartments in Brookdale offers a variety of choices and price points. 1 bedroom apartments allow more privacy than living with a roommate, and gives you more flexibility to find the perfect space for yourself or with a significant other.

There are a few things to consider when touring 1 bedroom apartments, including the square footage and layout. In some cities, small 1 bedroom apartments may cost nearly the same as a studio apartment. Decide whether cost, amenities, or location are the most important to help guide your apartment search.

If cost is a factor while searching for 1 bedroom apartments in Brookdale, consider which floor you will live on. The bottom floor is often cheaper than top floor units, or there may be a unit with undesirable views or with an outdated kitchen that rents for less.

Remember to come prepared during your apartment hunt with pay stubs, a letter of employment or recommendation, identification, and a checkbook to act quickly. The best 1 bedroom apartments require fast action, so come ready to sign.