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Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainfield, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Plainfield, NJ area range in price from $1,350 to $5,195 with an overall median price of $3,513. The three Plainfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Green Brook Park at $1,500, Downtown Plainfield at $1,350, and Van Wyck Brooks at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plainfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Green Brook Park$2,525$1,50038
Downtown Plainfield$2,620$1,35082
Van Wyck Brooks$2,622$1,35074
Crescent Area$4,900$1,35085
Netherwood Heights$4,900$1,62580

Cheapest Available Plainfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainfield, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,650. Blair Beacon Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,650
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,650
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,675
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, NJ

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Plainfield apartment is the A-201 Renovated 2 Bedroom Model at Hamilton Commons starting at $2,700 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the North Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 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
Hamilton CommonsA-201 Renovated 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.93
Grove St Apartments3 Bed3BR,1BA$2.23
319 E 7th St, Unit 30319 E 7th St1BR,1BA$2.23
PF Somerset LLCPF Somerset 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
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
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.00
1223 Lenox Ave, Unit 21223 Lenox AveStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plainfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Plainfield?

There are currently 214 Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $5,595. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Plainfield ranging from $1,750 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Plainfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Plainfield ranges from $1,750 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,477.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Plainfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Plainfield range from $2,453 to $5,595, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,900.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords & Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.