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Rental Market Trends in South Plainfield, NJ
Updated September 2026
The average rent in South Plainfield, NJ is $2,349/month.
Rent in South Plainfield is 41% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,349/month
Average Rent
751 Sq Ft
Average Size
+4.8%
Change / Year
231
Available Apartments
South Plainfield rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in South Plainfield average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in South Plainfield average $2,349 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in South Plainfield average $2,966 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in South Plainfield average $4,655 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in South Plainfield, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.8%, which averages out to $114 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
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Rent Ranges in South Plainfield, NJ
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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Below $700/month
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$700 - $1,000/month
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$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
75%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Plainfield, NJ?
Because the average rent in South Plainfield is $2,349, you’ll want to make about $7,830 per month or $93,960 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.
How does South Plainfield, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare South Plainfield, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Dunellen
Avg Rent: $2,657/month
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Edison
Avg Rent: $1,876/month
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Piscataway
Avg Rent: $2,045/month
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Plainfield
Avg Rent: $1,763/month
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Metuchen
Avg Rent: $2,317/month
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North Plainfield
Avg Rent: $1,919/month
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Green Brook
Avg Rent: $2,070/month
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Middlesex
Avg Rent: $1,948/month
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Highland Park
Avg Rent: $1,899/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in South Plainfield?
The average rent in South Plainfield is $2,349 per month, which is 41.1% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in South Plainfield?
The average rent for a house in South Plainfield, NJ is $2,909 per month.
Are rents going up or down in South Plainfield?
Rents in South Plainfield, NJ are increasing, with prices up 4.8% year-over-year and $114 more per month.
What rent range is most common in South Plainfield?
In South Plainfield, NJ, 75% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.