Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 9, 2026

Average rent in
Plainfield, NJ

Last updated on January 9, 2026

Last updated on January 9, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Plainfield, NJ is $1,995. This is +5%, or $95, higher than the national average.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,995

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Total rentals

37

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Plainfield, NJ is $1,995. This is +5%, or $95, higher than the national average.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
88%
5%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

57%
43%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Plainfield, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Plainfield, NJ have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Plainfield, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $2,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ costs about $1,825 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,250. Houses for rent in Plainfield, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,795

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$3,650

No Change

28%

4 bedroom

$3,650

5%

10%

Studio

$2,285

2%

50%

Studio

Average rent

$2,285

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

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.

Compare rent prices in Plainfield, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in Plainfield, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carteret, NJ.

Plainfield

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,645
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Plainfield, NJ is 25% lower than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.

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235 - 237 Muhlenberg Place - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.8

Very good

235 - 237 Muhlenberg Place

237 Muhlenberg Place, Plainfield, NJ 07060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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532 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

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633 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

2–3 beds

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$2,000–$2,600

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8.6

Very good

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643 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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