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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Heat
- Hardwood floor
- Ceramic tiles
- Cooking gas
- Open bright layout
Location
538 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060, USA
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Property Overview
Open, bright layout with hardwood and ceramic tile floors, cooking gas, and heat creates a comfortable and practical living environment. Ranked in the 100th percentile for value per square foot in the area and located extremely close to a top-rated elementary school, it offers strong local value and convenience. Pet-friendliness is supported by hard-surface flooring and available outdoor spaces.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- More space
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 538 W 7th St
Apartment Amenities
| Freezer | Gas |
| Hardwood Floor | Water |
Appliances
| Microwave | Range/Oven |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Lawn | Off-Street Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
Services
| Garbage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 538 W 7th St
Property Id: 527346 Welcome Home! To Westside Apartments located on the serene Westside of Plainfield New Jersey in Union County. The apartments are very large and have an open Bright Layout with lots of sunshine. There is hardwood floor in the living room dining room and ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathroom. Near the bus stop and shops, restaurants and parks makes Westside apartments a desirable place to call Home. Heat, Hot water and cooking gas included in rent. Including Parking! Superintendent on premises. Easy access to all major roadways, rt 22,287 and rt28 PLAINFIELD -union county Se renta apto espacioso 2 dorm,sala,coc,cdor,bano, Pisos de madera, calefacion, Agua caliente,gas para cocinar, 862-279-1857 Mary
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 538 W 7th St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.0 mile away
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 83 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Address details
| Zip code | 07060 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Plainfield
1-bedroom apartments at 538 W 7th St cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Plainfield.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Plainfield
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,850 |
| June 2024 | $1,750 |
| July 2024 | $1,700 |
| August 2024 | $1,734 |
| September 2024 | $1,795 |
| October 2024 | $1,762 |
| November 2024 | $1,737 |
| December 2024 | $1,734 |
| January 2025 | $1,703 |
| February 2025 | $1,725 |
| March 2025 | $1,730 |
| April 2025 | $1,694 |
| May 2025 | $1,727 |
| June 2025 | $1,775 |
| July 2025 | $1,750 |
| August 2025 | $1,795 |
| September 2025 | $1,825 |
| October 2025 | $1,821 |
| November 2025 | $1,838 |
| December 2025 | $1,803 |
| January 2026 | $1,793 |
| February 2026 | $1,789 |
| March 2026 | $1,800 |
| April 2026 | $1,793 |
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Can I afford to live at 538 W 7th St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$70,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $70,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,750.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 3 months ago | $1,750 |
| 1 year ago | $1,725 |
| 3 years ago | $1,495 |
Schools near 538 W 7th St
Cedarbrook K-8 Center
1049 central ave
plainfield, NJ, 7060
K-8Public
C-
Union Regional School
1524 terrill rd
scotch plains, NJ, 7076
1-12Public
Piscataway Township Schools Children's Corner
275 old new brunswick rd
piscataway, NJ, 8854
PKPublic
Woodland Intermediate School
fisher ave
middlesex, NJ, 8846
4-5Public
B-
Developmental Learning Center - Warren
217 mountain view rd
warren, NJ, 7059
1-12Public
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Getting around Plainfield near 538 W 7th St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 538 W 7th St, Plainfield
Groceries
9/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 5-minute walk, and there is also a moderate number of specialist food stores nearby.
Shopping
5/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.
Cafes
4/10
The closest café is within a 15-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
6/10
Several restaurants are within a short walk.
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.
Parks
7/10
Very few or no parks in the area.
Nightlife
2/10
The closest bar is within a 20-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.
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