Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
North Plainfield, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in North Plainfield

$2,212/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Plainfield is $2,212 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $312 more per month.

$4.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Plainfield

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Plainfield rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in North Plainfield, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in North Plainfield, NJ

Average rent prices in North Plainfield have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in North Plainfield, NJ

Rent prices in North Plainfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Plainfield is $2,235, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in North Plainfield run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,399

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,847

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,665

3%

28%

3 bedroom

$3,300

10%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,300

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,399

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,847

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,665

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Plainfield, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in North Plainfield, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in North Plainfield and Berkeley Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Plainfield

Median rent price$2,212
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Plainfield, NJ is 18% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Discover rentals in North Plainfield, NJ

293 Watchung Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in North Plainfield

Rental, North Plainfield Boro, NJ

293 Watchung Ave #2, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

182 Greenbrook Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Plainfield

Rental, North Plainfield Boro, NJ

182 Greenbrook Rd #1, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

3 beds

1 bath

$2,850

585 Mountainview Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Plainfield

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Frequently asked questions for North Plainfield, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the North Plainfield rental market.

How much is rent in North Plainfield?

The average rent in North Plainfield is $2,212 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Plainfield?

Average rent prices in North Plainfield have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does North Plainfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Plainfield is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $312 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Plainfield?

To comfortably afford rent in North Plainfield, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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