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Rental Market Trends in North Plainfield, NJ

What is the average rent in North Plainfield, NJ?

$1,892/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in North Plainfield, NJ is $1,892 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making North Plainfield one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in North Plainfield, you can expect to pay about $1,525 per month for a studio, $1,892 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,451 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,453 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,525/month
337 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,892/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,451/month
910 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,453/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,407/month
510 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in North Plainfield, NJ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $43 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in North Plainfield, NJ
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in North Plainfield, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
69% $1,501 - $2,000/month
31% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in North Plainfield?

Based on current rent prices, Regency Village is the most affordable neighborhood in North Plainfield.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Regency Village
$2,281/month
803 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in North Plainfield?

Based on current rent prices, Regency Village is the most expensive neighborhood in North Plainfield.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Regency Village
$2,281/month
803 Sq Ft

Which North Plainfield neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in North Plainfield with the most apartments available is Regency Village .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Regency Village
$2,281/month
803 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in North Plainfield, NJ?

Because the average rent in North Plainfield is $1,892, you’ll want to make about $6,306 per month or $75,672 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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North Plainfield, NJ

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North Plainfield, NJ

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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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