Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 12, 2026
Last updated on April 12, 2026
Last updated on April 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Plainfield, NJ is $2,099. This is +8%, or $161, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Plainfield, NJ is $2,099. This is +8%, or $161, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Plainfield, NJ have increased by 8% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $2,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ costs about $1,812 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,150. Houses for rent in Plainfield, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,400.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,250 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,990 | 1% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 6% | No Change | |
Studio | $1,400 | 8% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Plainfield, NJ.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,990
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Plainfield, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.
Median rent prices in Plainfield, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carteret, NJ.
Plainfield
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Plainfield, NJ is 20% lower than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.
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2d ago
237 Muhlenberg Place, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
600 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
633 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1348 W Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,099
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
1301 S 2nd St Unit 1311 #1311, Plainfield, NJ 07063
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1171 W Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
3 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Plainfield
824 George St #2, Plainfield, NJ 07062
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
705 Park Ave Ste 200, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
100 North Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
100 North Ave #3C, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
100 North Ave #3B, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,945
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1106 Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
643 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
802 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825–$1,875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
217 E 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775–$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Plainfield
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
420 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
538 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
1d ago
633 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
733 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
802 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825–$1,875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
750 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
744 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
2d ago
217 E 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775–$1,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Plainfield
Jefferson Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
4 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
143 Johnston Ave Unit 2 #2, Plainfield, NJ 07062
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Plainfield
824 George St #2, Plainfield, NJ 07062
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
1d ago
1171 W Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
3 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
237 Muhlenberg Place, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
600 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
711 Plainfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
711 Plainfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
633 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,600
Apartment for rent