5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Off street parking
- Storage area
- Large bedroom
- Almost all utilities included
Location
543 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060, USA
Tour 543 W 8th St
Contact
Nearby rentals
Renter hub
Property management
Apartments for rent New YorkApartments for rent Financial DistrictApartments for rent Upper West SideApartments for rent Hell's KitchenApartments for rent Upper East SideApartments for rent ChelseaApartments for rent East VillageApartments for rent Battery Park CityApartments for rent Downtown BrooklynApartments for rent Midtown EastApartments for rent TribecaApartments for rent Murray HillApartments for rent West VillageApartments for rent Lower East SideApartments for rent WilliamsburgApartments Near Me
Houses for rent New YorkHouses for rent Financial DistrictHouses for rent ChelseaHouses for rent Upper East SideHouses for rent Hell's KitchenHouses for rent Lower East SideHouses for rent Long Island CityHouses for rent Murray HillHouses for rent Theater DistrictHouses for rent West VillageHouses for rent East VillageHouses for rent Downtown BrooklynHouses for rent RiverdaleHouses for rent East HarlemHouses for rent Turtle BayHouses for rent near me
Amenities for 543 W 8th St
Apartment Amenities
| Fireplace | Utilities Included |
Building
| Basement |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Other
| Three Rooms |
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.
Contact Property
REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
Contact Property
Advertisement
About 543 W 8th St
Property Status: Active One bedroom apartment in this wonderful historic home located in VAN WICK BROOKS HISTORIC DISTRICT. Features LR with fireplace, EIK, large bedroom, full bath, storage area in basement and off street parking. Almost all utilities included in monthly rent. Tenant pays gas and cable. Office Phone: (908) 322-4434 Copyright © 2026 Garden State MLS, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 543 W 8th St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Zip code | 07060 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
Get the latest listings anytime, anywhere
Receive similar listings in the area, download our app, and more.
Rent trends in Plainfield
1-bedroom apartments at 543 W 8th St cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Plainfield.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Plainfield
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,837 |
| March 2024 | $1,840 |
| April 2024 | $1,868 |
| 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 | $1,791 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 543 W 8th St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
Slide to adjust the percentage of your monthly income you are willing to spend on rent.
The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income
$68,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $68,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,700.
For more information on rent affordability, visit our rent calculator.
Schools near 543 W 8th St
Cedarbrook K-8 Center
1049 central ave
plainfield, NJ, 7060
K-8Public
C-
Advertisement
Internet available near 543 W 8th St
Getting around Plainfield near 543 W 8th St
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 543 W 8th St, Plainfield
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
Compare similar properties nearby
Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield
Our team has verified this company375 North Dr
1 Bed
$1,955–$2,255
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield
Our team has verified this company375 North Dr
1 Bed
$1,955–$2,255
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
- dogs and cats ok
- fitness center
- dishwasher
Check availability
Advertisement