Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Plainfield, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Plainfield

$2,118/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Plainfield is $2,118 per month as of August 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $193 more per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Plainfield

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Plainfield rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $2,105, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Plainfield run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,740

10%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,885

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,200

5%

27%

3 bedroom

$2,850

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,975

5%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,740

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,885

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,975

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

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$2,118
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Plainfield, NJ is 19% lower than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.

Discover rentals in Plainfield, NJ

610 E Front - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

610 E Front

600 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,749

Apartment for rent

235 - 237 Muhlenberg Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

235 - 237 Muhlenberg Place

237 Muhlenberg Place, Plainfield, NJ 07060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

538 E Front - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

538 E Front

532 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,899

Apartment for rent

330 Franklin Place - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

2d ago

8.3

Very good

330 Franklin Place

330 Franklin Pl, Plainfield, NJ 07060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,958

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,118 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Plainfield?

Average rent prices in Plainfield have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Plainfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Plainfield is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $193 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 $85,000/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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