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Highlights

  • Open layout
  • Modern living
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Granite countertops
  • Convenient location
  • Comfortable apartments

Location

217 E 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060, USA
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Management

Forest Living Management Group

Leasing office

(908) 731-0220

Property Overview

Cedar Tower delivers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.6/10, including perfect marks on price for its competitive balance of cost and quality. Residents can expect modern living with open layouts, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a comfortable atmosphere, supported by a 9/10 amenities score and a 9/10 location score for convenient access to key destinations. A trustworthiness rating of 8/10 further reflects transparent, detailed information that helps set clear expectations about the property and its management.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Cedar Tower is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cedar Tower has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

Studio CedarStudio1 bath$1,195 /mo1 unit availableRenovated Studio Apartment Call Today: 908-731-0220 This bright, updated studio apartment has everything you need for modern living. Enjoy a new kitchen and bathroom, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an open layout — all in a convenient location near shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Move in this month and get 50% off your first month’s rent! Clean, renovated apartments designed for comfort and convenience — a place you’ll be proud to call home. Forest Living _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Estudio Renovado Llama Hoy: 908-731-0220 Este estudio luminoso y actualizado tiene todo lo que necesitas para vivir cómodamente. Disfruta de cocina y baño nuevos, electrodomésticos de acero inoxidable, encimeras de granito y un espacio abierto, todo en una ubicación cercana a tiendas, restaurantes y transporte público. ¡Múdate este mes y recibe 50% de descuento en tu primer mes de alquiler! Apartamentos renovados y cómodos, diseñados para tu conveniencia — un lugar del que te sentirás orgulloso de llamar hogar. Forest Living
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,775–$1,795 /mo2 units availableRenovated One-Bedroom Apartment Call Today: 908-731-0220 This bright, updated one-bedroom apartment has everything you need for modern living. Enjoy a new kitchen and bathroom, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an open layout — all in a convenient location near shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Move in this month and get 50% off your first month’s rent! Clean, renovated apartments designed for comfort and convenience — a place you’ll be proud to call home. Forest Living ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Apartamento de Una Habitación Renovado Llama Hoy: 908-731-0220 Este apartamento luminoso y actualizado de una habitación tiene todo lo que necesitas para vivir cómodamente. Disfruta de cocina y baño nuevos, electrodomésticos de acero inoxidable, encimeras de granito y un espacio abierto, todo en una ubicación cercana a tiendas, restaurantes y transporte público. ¡Múdate este mes y recibe 50% de descuento en tu primer mes de alquiler! Apartamentos renovados y cómodos, diseñados para tu conveniencia — un lugar del que te sentirás orgulloso de llamar hogar. Forest Living

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Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating

Appliances

FridgeMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator
StoveW/D in Basement
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HomeApartments in Plainfield Cedar Tower

Renovated Studio Apartment Call Today: 908-731-0220 This bright, updated studio apartment has everything you need for modern living. Enjoy a new kitchen and bathroom, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an open layout — all in a convenient location near shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Move in this month and get 50% off your first month’s rent! Clean, renovated apartments designed for comfort and convenience — a place you’ll be proud to call home. Forest Living _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Estudio Renovado Llama Hoy: 908-731-0220 Este estudio luminoso y actualizado tiene todo lo que necesitas para vivir cómodamente. Disfruta de cocina y baño nuevos, electrodomésticos de acero inoxidable, encimeras de granito y un espacio abierto, todo en una ubicación cercana a tiendas, restaurantes y transporte público. ¡Múdate este mes y recibe 50% de descuento en tu primer mes de alquiler! Apartamentos renovados y cómodos, diseñados para tu conveniencia — un lugar del que te sentirás orgulloso de llamar hogar. Forest Living


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Cedar Tower is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cedar Tower has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Cedar Tower
Price·10A 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.
Cedar Tower offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
Cedar Tower goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including central heat. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Cedar Tower receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Cedar Tower 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 Cedar Tower 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 Cedar Tower compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Plainfield

Studio apartments at Cedar Tower cost about 18% less than the average rent price for studios in Plainfield.

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

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Plainfield
A table of studio rental data trends in Plainfield
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,415
June 2024$1,399
July 2024$1,211
August 2024$1,209
September 2024$1,242
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$1,499

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 217 E 7th St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$47,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,195.
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Schools near Cedar Tower

Evergreen Elementary School

1033 evergreen ave

plainfield, NJ, 7060

K-5Public
D+

Union Regional School

1524 terrill rd

scotch plains, NJ, 7076

1-12Public

Lincoln Franklin Elementary School

400 second ave

garwood, NJ, 7027

PK, K-8Public
B+

Clark Preschool Annex

430 westfield ave

clark, NJ, 7066

PKPublic

Developmental Learning Center - Warren

217 mountain view rd

warren, NJ, 7059

1-12Public
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Getting around Plainfield near 217 E 7th St

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 217 E 7th St, Plainfield

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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