Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 9, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
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 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 7% | No Change |
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%
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
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
7%
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 25% lower than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.
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16h ago
237 Muhlenberg Place, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
532 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,949
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
633 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,600
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1d ago
316 Franklin Pl, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
1301 S 2nd St #1311, Plainfield, NJ 07063
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
3 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
643 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
527 W 8th St #B, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment 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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
321 E 3rd St #209, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
744 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
733 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825–$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
750 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775–$1,875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Plainfield
711 Plainfield Ave #3C, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Plainfield
711 Plainfield Ave #2J, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Plainfield
420 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Jan 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
501 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 8
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Plainfield
821 Central Ave #1, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Plainfield
538 West 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Dec 11
5d+ ago
633 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,600
Apartment for rent
3h ago
802 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
733 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825–$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1100 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
501 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 8
2d ago
744 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
19h ago
217 E 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Studio
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
1d ago
643 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Plainfield
143 Johnston Ave #2, Plainfield, NJ 07062
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
16h ago
237 Muhlenberg Place, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
716 716 Field Ave; 713 Liberty St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Studio
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
955F E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1 bed
1 bath
$1,269
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
907 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
532 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,949
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1100 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
600 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
543 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent