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Explore apartments for rent in Plainfield, NJ.
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    Today

    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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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

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

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Plainfield, NJ?

    Renting a house in Plainfield, NJ comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Plainfield, NJ?

    Houses for rent in Plainfield, NJ are usually located in non-central areas.

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