citivillage @ Plainfield Station
321 E 3rd St,
Plainfield, NJ 07060
$1,850 - $2,230
Studio - 1 Bed
Plainfield
Plainfield, NJ Area Guide
Get a taste of urban life in the Queen City
Historic
•
Convenient
•
Diverse
•
Suburban
•
Urban
•
Active
•
Vibrant
•
Affordable
•
The second largest municipality in Union County, Plainfield is nicknamed “The Queen City” because of early comparisons to Denver, Colorado for its proximity to natural springs and the Watchung Mountains. Just a short train ride from Manhattan today, Plainfield is considered to be a New York City suburb, boasting the diverse benefits of urban and suburban living.
Primarily a residential area, Plainfield offers plenty of things to do. Residents and visitors can stroll through wide tree-lined streets, admire Victorian architecture in ten historic districts, attend Plainfield Symphony Orchestra concerts, stop by an award-winning public library, and visit the Shakespeare Garden in the expansive Cedar Brook Park. Plainfield also presents a variety of markets, shops, and restaurants in its commercial district stretched along Front Street.
Getting around from Plainfield is easy with access to multiple NJ Transit railroad stations, the Garden State Parkway, and Interstates 78 and 287.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Plainfield, NJ is $1,429 for a studio, $1,715 for one bedroom, $2,094 for two bedrooms, and $1,659 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plainfield has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,715/month
686 Sq Ft
House
$2,663/month
297 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Plainfield, NJ is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
73
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
44
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
51
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
College Achieve Central Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
Union County Teams Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades K-5
College Achieve Central Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
Union County Teams Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
College Achieve Central Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
Union County Teams Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Public
Grades 9-12
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Spring Lake Park
- Washington Rock State Park
- Wagner Farm Arboretum
- Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
Top Apartments in Plainfield
Houses for Rent in Plainfield
Property Management Companies in Plainfield, NJ
Pentaurus Properties
-
21
Communities
-
1,300
Units
-
14
Cities
3 Communities in Plainfield
Garden Communities
-
68
Communities
-
20,227
Units
-
42
Cities
2 Communities in Plainfield
Landmark Companies
-
13
Communities
-
2,806
Units
-
10
Cities
2 Communities in Plainfield
Silbert Realty & Management Co., Inc.
-
10
Communities
-
584
Units
-
9
Cities
2 Communities in Plainfield
Solomon Organization
-
61
Communities
-
22,939
Units
-
47
Cities
1 Community in Plainfield
Eagle Rock Properties
-
47
Communities
-
11,459
Units
-
40
Cities
1 Community in Plainfield
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
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.