Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 12, 2026
Average rent in
Plainfield, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Plainfield
$2,000/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Plainfield is $2,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Plainfield
41
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Plainfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Plainfield, NJ
Average rent prices in Plainfield have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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
Plainfield, NJ
Rent prices in Plainfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Plainfield is $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Plainfield run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,145.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,740 |  2% |  14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,145 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,999 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | No Change | 7% |
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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 77% | - | |
Houses | $3,300 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,740
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,145
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last year
7%
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
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
77%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in Plainfield, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Plainfield and Carteret by all bedroom counts and property types.
Plainfield
3%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Plainfield, NJ is 22% lower than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$3,237
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1%$3,350
28%$2,675
4%$3,043
1%$2,795
3%$2,850
8%$2,400
1%$2,472
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4%$3,000
5%Discover rentals in Plainfield, NJ
3d ago
600 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,799–$1,999
Apartment for rent
2d ago
237 Muhlenberg Place, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
128 E 7th St #309, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
249 Orange Pl #41B, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
4d ago
1222 South Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,105–$2,773
Apartment for rent
2d ago
750 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$2,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
802 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
100 North Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1222 South Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,105–$2,773
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
138 E 7th St #7, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
418 Watchung Ave #10, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
128 E 7th St #104, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,745
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
3d ago
802 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
733 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
750 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
538 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
3d ago
600 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,799–$1,999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
418 Watchung Ave #10, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
128 E 7th St #309, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
249 Orange Pl #41B, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
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Frequently asked questions for Plainfield, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Plainfield rental market.
How much is rent in Plainfield?
The average rent in Plainfield is $2,000 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Plainfield?
Average rent prices in Plainfield have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Plainfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Plainfield is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Plainfield?
To comfortably afford rent in Plainfield, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Plainfield?
Plainfield's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,200 per month. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.
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).