What is the average apartment size in Plainfield?

The average size for a Plainfield, NJ apartment is 818 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 Plainfield?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Plainfield is $2,126 per month, a 3.78% increase from last years average of $2,049.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, studios rent for $1,636 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,005 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,279 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,048 per month

What is the average apartment size in Plainfield?

The typical apartment in Plainfield offers about 818 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Plainfield?

Studio apartments in Plainfield average 559 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 709 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 928 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 978 sq. ft.

Plainfield, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Plainfield ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Plainfield is $2,126, a 3.78% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,049.

Studio Apartments at $1,636 offer the most budget-friendly option with 559 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 709 square feet for $2,005, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,279 offer 928 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (978 sq ft) for $2,048, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Plainfield, NJ

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,126	818 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,636	559 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,005	709 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,279	928 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,048	978 sq. ft.

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.

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

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.

Do most people rent or own in Plainfield, NJ?

9,361 or 58% of the households in Plainfield, NJ are renter-occupied while 6,891 or 42% are owner-occupied.

How Plainfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Plainfield	$2,126
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
Rahway	$2,442
Perth Amboy	$2,416
New Brunswick, NJ	$2,628
South Amboy, NJ	$2,684
Linden, NJ	$2,146

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 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.