Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
North Plainfield, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in North Plainfield

$2,300/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Plainfield is $2,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$3.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Plainfield

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Plainfield rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $2,445, whereas a house costs $3,362. 1-bedroom apartments in North Plainfield run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,740

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,950

3%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$3,850

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,740

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

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$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Plainfield, NJ is 32% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Discover rentals in North Plainfield, NJ

94 Summit Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in North Plainfield

Condominium - North Plainfield Boro, NJ

94 Summit Ave #1, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Condo for rent

39 Albert St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in North Plainfield

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - Plainfield, NJ

39 Albert St #3, North Plainfield, NJ 07063

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

House for rent

401 Us Highway 22 #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in North Plainfield

Condo Complex, Multi Floor Unit - North Plainfield Boro, NJ

401 Us Highway 22 #F, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Condo for rent

87 Jackson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Plainfield

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Plainfield?

Average rent prices in North Plainfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does North Plainfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Plainfield is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $92,000/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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