Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Cornell Arms
Studio Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Truman Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Truman Square

111 Truman Dr SEdison, NJ 08817
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Stoney Brook Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook Gardens

643-715 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Netherwood Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Netherwood Pointe

916-926 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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32 Curtis Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

32 Curtis Avenue

32 Curtis AvePiscataway, NJ 08854
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Plainfield Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

120 Randolph RdPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

559-615 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Malcolm Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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South Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Plainfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South 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 South 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
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,650

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

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South 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 South 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 South 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
Aspen Court Apartments2BESR2BR,2BA$2.17
Village Commons$2.26/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.26
Grove St Apartments3 Bed3BR,1BA$2.23
West 7th Street Lofts1x11BR,1BA$2.23
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.76
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.04
Cypress Gardens$2.26/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
Terrace View Gardens$2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.26

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46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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22 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Plainfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Plainfield?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Plainfield Apartment is $1,550 at Lincoln Gardens.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Plainfield is starting from $1,995 at The Monarch at Plainfield.

What is the most affordable South Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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