Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Plainfield, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Plainfield

$2,195/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Plainfield is $2,195 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Plainfield

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Plainfield rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Plainfield, NJ

Average rent prices in 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 Plainfield, NJ

Rent prices in Plainfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Plainfield is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Plainfield run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,472

15%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,350

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,475

13%

14%

4 bedroom

$3,900

34%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,472

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,464
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Plainfield, NJ is 11% lower than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.

Discover rentals in Plainfield, NJ

235 - 237 Muhlenberg Place - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

235 - 237 Muhlenberg Place

235 235 - 237 Muhlenberg Place, Plainfield, NJ 07060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
330 Franklin Place - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

330 Franklin Place

330 Franklin Pl, Plainfield, NJ 07060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,958

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
248 Orange Pl #25 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Plainfield

248 Orange Pl #25, Plainfield, NJ 07060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Plainfield

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,195 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Plainfield?

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

How does Plainfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Plainfield is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Plainfield?

January offers the best rental deals in Plainfield, with rents running about 7% lower than November, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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