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The Monarch at Plainfield

400 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,995 - $2,200

  • Bedrooms

    2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    2 ba

  • Square Feet

    700 - 1,221 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Roof Terrace
  • Security System
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Controlled Access
  • Elevator
  • Balcony

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 991 SF Call for Availability
2BA
$1,995 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,120 Sq Ft
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2BD
$1,995 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,157 Sq Ft
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2B Balcony
$2,095 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,120 Sq Ft
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2BF
$2,095 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,221 Sq Ft
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2BC
$2,095 2 Beds 2 Baths 700 – 850 Sq Ft
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2B
$2,095 2 Beds 2 Baths 700 – 850 Sq Ft
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2BB
$2,095 2 Beds 2 Baths 700 – 850 Sq Ft
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2BA
$1,995 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,120 Sq Ft
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2BD
$1,995 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,157 Sq Ft
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2B Balcony
$2,095 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,120 Sq Ft
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2BF
$2,095 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,221 Sq Ft
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2BC
$2,095 2 Beds 2 Baths 700 – 850 Sq Ft
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2B
$2,095 2 Beds 2 Baths 700 – 850 Sq Ft
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2BB
$2,095 2 Beds 2 Baths 700 – 850 Sq Ft
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* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Application Fee Per Applicant
      $50

No Pets Allowed

  • Garage Lot
  • Surface Lot

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 2009
  • 63 units/4 stories

About The Monarch at Plainfield

Check out The Monarch at Plainfield. This community is located at 400 E Front St in the 7060 area of Plainfield. The professional leasing team is excited to help you find your new place. Contact us or stop by today.

The Monarch at Plainfield is an apartment community located in Union County and the 07060 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Plainfield Public School District attendance zone.

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Community Amenities

Elevator

Roof Terrace

Controlled Access

Recycling

  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Security System
  • Video Patrol
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Elevator
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Roof Terrace
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

High Speed Internet Access

Walk-In Closets

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Refrigerator

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Double Vanities
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pantry
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Instant Hot Water

Model Details

  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
Location
400 E Front St, Plainfield,
NJ 07060
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City - Plainfield

Plainfield, New Jersey wears its nickname "The Queen City" like a badge of honor, and once you spend time here, it's easy to see why. Situated in Union County and nestled near the Watchung Mountains, this city of roughly 54,000 has long served as a regional hub for Central Jersey while maintaining close ties to the New York metro area via NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Line. The proximity to Manhattan makes Plainfield an appealing base for commuters who want breathing room without losing city access.

The city's character is shaped by ten historic districts filled with striking Victorian architecture and tree-lined streets that give residential blocks a sense of permanence and character. Cedar Brook Park anchors the green space scene, while the Front Street commercial corridor brings local shops, markets, and dining within easy reach.

Learn more about living in Plainfield 
Amenities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Security System
  • Video Patrol
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Elevator
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Roof Terrace
  • Courtyard
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Double Vanities
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pantry
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
908-460-8976
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Union Co. Coll., Plainfield
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Union County College, Cranford
Drive: 19 min 6.8 mi
Rutgers University, Livingston
Drive: 24 min 11.1 mi
Rutgers University
Drive: 24 min 11.2 mi
The Monarch at Plainfield is within 5 minutes or 0.3 mile from Union Co. Coll., Plainfield. It is also near Union County College, Cranford and Rutgers University, Livingston.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
423 Students
Attendance Zone
East End Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
451 Students
Nearby
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
317 Students
Nearby
Maxson Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
721 Students
Attendance Zone
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
257 Students
Nearby
Plainfield High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,077 Students
Attendance Zone
Mcauley School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
33 Students
Nearby
Messiah Lutheran School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
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.

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Transportation

The Monarch at Plainfield is near Newark Liberty International, located 20.1 miles or 28 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 39.4 miles or 63 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Plainfield
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Netherwood
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Fanwood
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Dunellen
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Westfield
Drive: 11 min 4.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
Drive: 28 min 20.1 mi
LaGuardia
Drive: 63 min 39.4 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
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Soundscore™
74 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Monarch at Plainfield.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
100-112 E 7th St
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
202-206 W 7th St
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Vitelli Village
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
The Monarch at Plainfield has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Spring Lake Park
Drive: 9 min 3.4 mi
Washington Rock State Park
Drive: 9 min 4.9 mi
Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
Drive: 12 min 5.7 mi
Wagner Farm Arboretum
Drive: 15 min 6.2 mi
Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
Drive: 15 min 7.0 mi
The Monarch at Plainfield has 5 parks within 7.0 miles, including Spring Lake Park, Washington Rock State Park, and Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cornerstone Behavioral Health Hospital of Union County
Drive: 12 min 5.0 mi
JFK Medical Center
Drive: 15 min 7.1 mi
Summit Oaks Hospital
Drive: 17 min 8.7 mi
The Monarch at Plainfield has 3 hospitals within 8.7 miles, the nearest is Cornerstone Behavioral Health Hospital of Union County which is 5.0 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ash Brook Reservation
Drive: 14 min 6.1 mi
Tamdques Reservation
Drive: 16 min 6.1 mi
Military Ocean Terminal
Drive: 34 min 24.0 mi
The Monarch at Plainfield has 3 military bases within 24.0 miles, the nearest is Ash Brook Reservation which is 6.1 miles away and a 14 minute drive.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Monarch at Plainfield have in-unit laundry?

While The Monarch at Plainfield does not offer in-unit laundry, some units include washer and dryer hookups so residents can install their own appliances.

What utilities are included in rent at The Monarch at Plainfield?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at The Monarch at Plainfield?

Parking is available at The Monarch at Plainfield. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.

Is The Monarch at Plainfield pet-friendly?

The Monarch at Plainfield does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at The Monarch at Plainfield?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,995 for a two-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $79,800 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does The Monarch at Plainfield have move-in specials?

The Monarch at Plainfield is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does The Monarch at Plainfield offer Matterport 3D tours?

While The Monarch at Plainfield does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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