Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Plainfield, NJ from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Cornell Arms
Studio Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Stoney Brook Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook Gardens

643-715 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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North Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Plainfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Plainfield, NJ is a Studio unit found at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,500. Grove St Apartments in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,535. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Park Regency Apartment HomesStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,500
Grove St ApartmentsStudio MediumStudio,1BA$1,535
Scotch Plains Gardens$1.89/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Plainfield, NJ and Nearby

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Plainfield area is the $0.21 price per square foot 281 S Washington Ave Model at 281 S Washington Ave, Unit Second and Third Floor in the starting from $2,100. The second greatest value North Plainfield apartment is the 3 Bed Model at Grove St Apartments starting at $2,453 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
281 S Washington Ave, Unit Second and Third Floor281 S Washington Ave2BR,1BA$0.21
Grove St Apartments3 Bed3BR,1BA$2.23
West 7th Street Lofts1x11BR,1BA$2.23
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.76
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2468 Watchung Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
68 W End Ave, Unit 268 W End Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.04
Cypress Gardens$2.26/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
Scotch Plains Gardens$1.89/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Terrace View Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.26

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Getting Around North Plainfield, NJ

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Plainfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Plainfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Plainfield is at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes listed at $1,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Plainfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Plainfield Apartment is $1,570 at Scotch Plains Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Plainfield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Plainfield is starting from $1,800 at Blair Tudor Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable North Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grove St Apartments and starts from $2,453.

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