Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
South Plainfield, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Plainfield
$2,825/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in South Plainfield is $2,825 per month as of July 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $895 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Plainfield
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Plainfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Plainfield, NJ
Average rent prices in South Plainfield have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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
South Plainfield, NJ
Rent prices in South Plainfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Plainfield is $2,700, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in South Plainfield run $2,371 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,340 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 | 52% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 |  6% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 13% | 3% |
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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,700 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,340
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
52%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
3%
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
$2,700
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
10%
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.
How does rent in South Plainfield, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Plainfield and Bound Brook by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Plainfield
46%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Plainfield, NJ is 30% higher than the median rent in Bound Brook, NJ.
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18%$2,800
14%$3,200
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Discover rentals in South Plainfield, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Plainfield
1712 Kenyon Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
4 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Plainfield
320 Arlington Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
5 beds
2.5 baths
$4,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Plainfield
5 beds
3 baths
$4,900
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,306–$3,596
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,306–$3,596
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
712 Strassle Way #2, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4h ago
Verified
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,306–$3,596
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
712 Strassle Way #2, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Plainfield
933 Del Negro Ct, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Plainfield
731 Strassle Way, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Condo for rent
2d ago
House for rent in South Plainfield
304 Fairlamb Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
$3,300
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Plainfield
405 Frederick Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Plainfield, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the South Plainfield rental market.
How much is rent in South Plainfield?
The average rent in South Plainfield is $2,825 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Plainfield?
Average rent prices in South Plainfield have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does South Plainfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Plainfield is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $895 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Plainfield?
To comfortably afford rent in South Plainfield, you'd need to earn approximately $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).