What is the average apartment size in South Plainfield?

The average size for a South Plainfield, NJ apartment is 956 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in South Plainfield?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in South Plainfield is $2,551 per month, a 4.17% increase from last years average of $2,448.

What is the average apartment size in South Plainfield?

The typical apartment in South Plainfield offers about 956 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

South Plainfield, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Plainfield?

The typical rent budget in South Plainfield ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Plainfield?

In South Plainfield, 15% of households rent while 85% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Plainfield is $2,551, a 4.17% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,448.

One-bedroom apartments provide 785 square feet for $2,307, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,737 offer 1,086 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Plainfield, NJ

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,551	956 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,307	785 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,737	1,086 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Plainfield, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in South Plainfield, NJ have increased by 4.17% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,448 to $2,551.

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

The largest share of rentals in South Plainfield, NJ (57%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Plainfield, NJ?

1,222 or 15% of the households in South Plainfield, NJ are renter-occupied while 7,000 or 85% are owner-occupied.

How South Plainfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
South Plainfield	$2,551
Jersey City	$3,768
Jersey Shore	$2,153
Newark	$1,706
Bayonne	$2,585
East Orange	$1,849
Elizabeth	$1,854
Hoboken	$4,560
Summit	$2,862
Long Branch	$2,563
Paterson	$1,705
Carteret	$2,416
Metuchen	$2,885
Garwood	$3,156
Sayreville	$1,923
Middlesex	$2,200
Roselle	$2,196
Highland Park	$2,305
South River	$1,968

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all South Plainfield apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.