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Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, NJ

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Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, NJ. 103 Rentals Available
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    1000 North Ave, Plainfield, NJ 70602
    STUDIO $1,940
    1 BED $2,250
    2 BEDS $2,700+
  • an open kitchen and dining area with a large island and stainless steel refrigerator
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    1330 Randolph Road, Plainfield, NJ 07060
    1 BED $2,275+
    2 BEDS $2,600+
  • a rendering of an apartment building on the corner of a street
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    738 South Second Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $473
    2 BEDS $555
    3 BEDS $628

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    1 Crystal Ridge Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
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    2 BEDS $2,586+
  • an open kitchen and living room with a couch and a tv
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    250 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,700+
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  • a rendering of an apartment building with a swimming pool
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    100 S Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
    1 BED $2,205+
    2 BEDS $2,755+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a yellow house with a red porch and a tree
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    203 S. Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a red brick building with a white door
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    720 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen, NJ 08880
    1 BED $750
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    107A Rivervale Court, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
    1 BED $2,305
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    101-616 Goodmans Crossing, Clark, NJ 07066
    1 BED $2,060+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a black car parked in a parking lot on a street
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    427 South Ave W, Westfield, NJ 07090
    2 BEDS $1,200
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  • a living room with a table and a ceiling fan
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    16 Lenox Court, Piscataway, NJ 08854
    1 BED $1,845+
    2 BEDS $2,885+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    67 Old New Brunswick Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854
    1 BED $2,235+
    2 BEDS $2,860+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a dishwasher and two windows
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    112 Cacciola Place, Westfield, NJ 07090
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a fireplace
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    1474 - 1494 Alpine Ridge Way, Mountainside, NJ 07092
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $4,000+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    1000 Central Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090
    1 BED $2,140+
    2 BEDS $2,580+
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    182 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a sidewalk in front of a row of buildings with tables and chairs
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    710 North Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs and a fireplace
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    526 North Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090
    1 BED $4,300
    2 BEDS $5,150
  • a pool table in a living room with a fireplace
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    450 South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
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    1 BED $2,730+
    2 BEDS $3,820+
  • a brick house with a yard and a tree in front of it
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    8 MAPLE RD, ISELIN, NJ 08830
    1 BED $1,550
    2 BEDS $2,750
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    208 White Birch Road, Edison, NJ 08837
    1 BED $1,155+
    2 BEDS $1,560+
  • a living room and dining room with a glass table and chairs
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    99 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
    1 BED $2,790+
    2 BEDS $4,105+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair
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    398-400 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    207-211 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Plainfield, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Plainfield, NJ have increased by 3.78% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,049 to $2,126.

Check out the average rent prices in Plainfield by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Plainfield, NJ is $2,126.

Average rent in Plainfield, NJ

$2,126/mo Plainfield, NJ average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Plainfield, NJ is $2,126.

    What's the typical rent budget in Plainfield, NJ?

    About 43% of apartment rents in Plainfield, NJ range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 14% of apartments. Around 33% of Plainfield’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 8% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500. A share of 2% of apartment rentals in Plainfield are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Plainfield, NJ (43%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Plainfield, NJ

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    Very Walkable
    47 /100
    Some Transit
    55 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 82, Transit Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 55

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Plainfield, NJ last updated?

    Prices and availability in Plainfield, NJ were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in Plainfield, NJ?

    The best apartments in Plainfield, NJ are: 1000 North Ave, The Randolph and The Station at Grant Avenue.

    What is the average rent in Plainfield, NJ?

    The average rent in Plainfield, NJ is $1,876.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is between $2,250 and $2,520.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is between $2,600 and $3,310.

    What type of rental buildings are in Plainfield, NJ?

    In Plainfield, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of Plainfield's rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Plainfield, NJ?

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Plainfield are about 57 years old, on average. Of these, 12% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 85% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 13% are mid-rises, and 4% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Plainfield, NJ?

    Rental apartments in Plainfield come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 57% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 36% of all rentals in Plainfield. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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