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Last updated on May 2, 2026
Average rent in
South Plainfield, NJ
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Plainfield, NJ is $2,550. This is +31%, or $601, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,550
2%Total rentals
11
for rent on Zumper.com
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Plainfield, NJ is $2,550. This is +31%, or $601, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Plainfield, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent price trends in
South Plainfield, NJ
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Plainfield, NJ have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
South Plainfield, NJ
The monthly rent for an apartment in South Plainfield, NJ is $2,687. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Plainfield, NJ costs about $2,210 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,600. Houses for rent in South Plainfield, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,476 |  8% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,658 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | No Change | 18% | |
Studio | $2,285 | No Change | - |
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 South Plainfield, NJ.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,687 | 3% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | No Change | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,285
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,476
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,658
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last year
18%
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 South Plainfield, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,687
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South Plainfield, NJ to other cities
Median rent prices in South Plainfield, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bound Brook, NJ.
South Plainfield
31%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Plainfield, NJ is 16% higher than the median rent in Bound Brook, NJ.
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Discover rentals in South Plainfield, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Plainfield
2227 Lewis Pl, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Plainfield
536 Elsie Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
23h ago
Verified
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,039–$3,531
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,039–$3,531
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Plainfield
446 Micali Way, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Plainfield
536 Elsie Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Plainfield
2227 Lewis Pl, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Plainfield
49 Campbell St, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in South Plainfield
118 Frank Ct, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Plainfield
110 Oak Tree Ave Unit 2 #2, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Plainfield
213 Schillaci Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
House for rent
23h ago
Verified
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1 bed
1 bath
$2,039–$2,673
Price drop
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