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Rental Market Trends in Plainfield, NJ

What is the average rent in Plainfield, NJ?

$1,701/month

Average Rent

695 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Plainfield, NJ is $1,701 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Plainfield rent prices are 4% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Plainfield, you can expect to pay about $1,393 per month for a studio, $1,701 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,036 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,620 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,393/month
569 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,701/month
695 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,036/month
913 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,620/month
922 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Plainfield, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Plainfield, NJ
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Plainfield, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
49% $1,501 - $2,000/month
24% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Plainfield is $1,701, you’ll want to make about $5,670 per month or $68,040 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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Plainfield, NJ

232 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment communities in Plainfield we think you'll love

The Quin

The Quin

1400 South Ave,
Plainfield, NJ 07062

1-2 Beds | $2,110 - $2,760

The Randolph

The Randolph

1330 Randolph Rd,
Plainfield, NJ 07060

1-2 Beds | $2,295 - $2,790

1000 North Ave

1000 North Ave

1000 North Ave,
Plainfield, NJ 07062

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,980 - $3,400

citivillage @ Plainfield Station

citivillage @ Plainfield Station

321 E 3rd St,
Plainfield, NJ 07060

Studio - 1 Bed | $1,725 - $2,375

Property Management Companies in Plainfield, NJ

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Pentaurus Properties
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3 Communities in Plainfield
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  • 21,636

    Units

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2 Communities in Plainfield
Solomon Organization
Solomon Organization
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  • 21,307

    Units

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1 Community in Plainfield
Eagle Rock Properties
Eagle Rock Properties
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  • 10,447

    Units

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1 Community in Plainfield
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Affiliated Management, Inc.
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  • 3,612

    Units

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1 Community in Plainfield
SDK Apartments
SDK Apartments
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  • 4,572

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  • 11

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1 Community in Plainfield
Landmark Companies
Landmark Companies
  • 13

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  • 2,547

    Units

  • 11

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1 Community in Plainfield
Oxford Realty Group
Oxford Realty Group
  • 20

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  • 4,217

    Units

  • 10

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1 Community in Plainfield

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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