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Plainfield, CT Area Guide

A quiet community set amongst tranquil wooded expanses

Quiet Family-Friendly Community Nature Vibrant

Located in eastern Connecticut, Plainfield is perfect for those who appreciate a laidback lifestyle and a quiet atmosphere. This vibrant, wooded locale is a sight to see as the seasons change, and with so many forests and state parks around the town, it’s perfect for the outdoor adventurer. This is a family-oriented community, and residents praise the community for its attentive locals.

There are chain restaurants and shops as well as local diners to enjoy. Those who commute to work will appreciate the proximity of Interstate 395 that bisects Plainfield. Plainfield is nearly equidistant to Hartford; Providence, RI; and Stonington.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Plainfield, CT is $900 for one bedroom, and $1,257 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plainfield has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$900/month
654 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Plainfield, CT is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

30 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

29 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Plainfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hopeville Pond State Park
  • Mad Science of Southeastern Connecticut
  • Pachaug State Forest

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.