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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Plainfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Plainfield Studio Apartments | $1,947 | $1,535 | $2,425 |
South Plainfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $1,500 | $4,125 |
South Plainfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,763 | $1,800 | $4,870 |
South Plainfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,902 | $2,453 | $6,930 |
South Plainfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,900 | $4,900 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Grove St Apartments | Studio Medium | Studio,1BA | $1,535 |
Lincoln Gardens | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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281 S Washington Ave, Unit Second and Third Floor | 281 S Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.21 |
Hamilton Commons | A-201 Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Aspen Court Apartments | 2BESR | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
Village Commons | $2.26/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.26 |
Grove St Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
West 7th Street Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Cypress Gardens | $2.26/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Terrace View Gardens | $2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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Getting Around South Plainfield, NJ
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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