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Highlights

  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Business center
  • Granite countertops
  • Completely renovated
  • Downtown living
  • Exceptional amenities

Location

208 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060, USA
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The Plaza of Plainfield

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(908) 616-7105

Property Overview

The Plaza of Plainfield offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a business center, and a completely renovated interior, along with exceptional amenities and downtown living convenience. With a strong overall rating, excellent price and location scores, and high value per square foot, it stands out as a compelling option with detailed listing information and nearby top-rated schools.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Plaza of Plainfield is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Plaza of Plainfield has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby

Floor plans

1/11 bed1 bath800 sqft$2,009–$2,150 /mo
2/1.52 bed1 bath1,200 sqft$2,659 /mo
3/23 bed2 bath1,375 sqft$3,750 /mo

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Amenities for The Plaza of Plainfield

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
Central HeatDouble Sink Vanity
DryerFireplace
Framed MirrorsGuest Room
Hard Surface Countertops Hardwood Floor
HeatingIsland Kitchen
PantryPatio
Private BalconySkylight
ViewVinyl Flooring
Walk-in ClosetWasher
Washer/Dryer HookupsWindow Coverings

Appliances

Garbage DisposalIn-Unit Laundry
RangeRefrigerator

Tech

AlarmCable
Climate Control

Building

Business CenterConference Room
Controlled AccessElevator
LibraryMulti-use Room
Onsite LaundryRoof Deck
Smoke-freeWheelchair Accessible

Grounds

CourtyardStorage

Services

Availability 24 HoursBilingual
RecyclingValet Trash Service
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One-time. Refundable.

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About The Plaza of Plainfield

HomeApartments in Plainfield The Plaza of Plainfield

1bed 1 bath Unit: $150 rent reduction for 6 months: Total $2,039, thereafter regular rent $2,189. The Plaza of Plainfield at 208 West 7th St, Plainfield, NJ, offers spacious multi-family living with a variety of exceptional amenities designed for comfort and convenience. Residents can enjoy, a business center, conference multi-use room and outdoor covered terrace. This property provides downtown living with hint of suburbs. Near walking distance to grocery store and restaurants. Mins away from both US Highway 22 east and west bound. Close proximity to Plainfield's train station which runs on the Raritan Valley Line providing service between High Bridge and NY Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. Brand new completely renovated from floor to ceiling, top floor one bedroom unit. Luxury vinyl floors and recessed lighting throughout unit. Top notch bathroom and kitchen finishes with porcelain tiles and granite countertops. Brand new kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Plaza of Plainfield is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Plaza of Plainfield has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Plaza of Plainfield
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Plaza of Plainfield stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Plaza of Plainfield stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—in-unit laundry—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Plaza of Plainfield is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Plaza of Plainfield does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 The Plaza of Plainfield compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 3-bedroom is 375 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 250 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

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Rent trends in Plainfield

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% higher than 1-bedrooms in Plainfield.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Plaza of Plainfield to be 21% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Plainfield.

3-bedroom apartments at The Plaza of Plainfield cost about 52% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Plainfield.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Plainfield
A table of studio rental data trends in Plainfield
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,249
October 2024$1,349
November 2024$1,349
December 2024$1,350
January 2025$1,361
February 2025$1,387
March 2025$1,398
April 2025$1,605
May 2025$1,674
June 2025$1,556
July 2025$1,355
August 2025$1,335
September 2025$1,324
October 2025$1,342
November 2025$1,438
December 2025$1,449
January 2026$1,480
February 2026$1,514
March 2026$1,531
April 2026$1,505
May 2026$1,375
June 2026$1,299
August 2026$1,495
September 2026$1,471

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Can I afford to live at 208 W 7th St?

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$80,360/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $80,360 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,009.
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Schools near The Plaza of Plainfield

Evergreen Elementary School

1033 evergreen ave

plainfield, NJ, 7060

K-5Public
D+

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

Developmental Learning Center - Warren

217 mountain view rd

warren, NJ, 7059

1-12Public

Woodland Intermediate School

fisher ave

middlesex, NJ, 8846

4-5Public
B-
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Getting around Plainfield near 208 W 7th St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 208 W 7th St, Plainfield

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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