Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 25, 2026
Last updated on February 25, 2026
Last updated on February 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Plainfield, NJ is $1,875. This is -1%, or $25, lower than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Plainfield, NJ is $1,875. This is -1%, or $25, lower 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 increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,962. A 1-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ costs about $1,795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,150. Houses for rent in Plainfield, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,795 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 | 3% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 6% | 40% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 13% | - | |
Studio | $2,285 | 3% | 38% |
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 | $1,962 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,285
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
38%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
40%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
13%
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
$1,962
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
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
lower 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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Last year
5d+ ago
237 Muhlenberg Place, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
600 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,899
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
532 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,999
Apartment for rent
4d ago
633 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
316 Franklin Pl, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
1261 Milton Pl #2, Plainfield, NJ 07062
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$2,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,299
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
726 E 6th St #2, Plainfield, NJ 07062
4 beds
1 bath
$3,100
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
100 North Ave #3D, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
16h ago
802 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
217 E 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,865
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
740 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
1 bed
0 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
1 bed
0 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
1 bed
0 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
4h 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
4h ago
Condo for rent in Plainfield
538 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Dec 11
3d ago
309 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
4d ago
633 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,600
Apartment for rent
2h ago
733 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775–$1,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
750 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,795
Apartment for rent
10h ago
744 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
217 E 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,865
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Plainfield
824 George St #2, Plainfield, NJ 07062
3 beds
2 baths
$3,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Plainfield
824 George St #1, Plainfield, NJ 07062
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,299
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
1261 Milton Pl #2, Plainfield, NJ 07062
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$2,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
716 716 Field Ave; 713 Liberty St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
217 E 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Studio
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
532 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
600 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,899
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
309 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
3d ago
907 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
237 Muhlenberg Place, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Plainfield
737 Kensington Ave #39, Plainfield, NJ 07060
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
$3,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent