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Last updated on March 18, 2026
Average rent in
South Plainfield, NJ
Last updated on March 18, 2026
Last updated on March 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Plainfield, NJ is $2,671. This is +41%, or $770, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,671
15%Total rentals
12
for rent on Zumper.com
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Plainfield, NJ is $2,671. This is +41%, or $770, 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 21% in the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $2,935. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Plainfield, NJ costs about $2,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,605. Houses for rent in South Plainfield, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,418 | 3% |  16% | |
2 bedroom | $2,582 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | No Change | 17% | |
Studio | $2,335 | 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 | $2,935 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,335
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,418
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,582
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last year
17%
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
$2,935
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
6%
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
41%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Plainfield, NJ is 21% higher than the median rent in Bound Brook, NJ.
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5d+ ago
House for rent in South Plainfield
118 Arlington Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
4 beds
2 baths
$3,700
House for rent
18h ago
Verified
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,030–$3,402
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18h ago
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1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,030–$3,402
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Plainfield
536 Elsie Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Plainfield
917 Campbell St, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Plainfield
49 Campbell St, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
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5d+ ago
House for rent in South Plainfield
118 Arlington Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
4 beds
2 baths
$3,700
House for rent
55m ago
Condo for rent in South Plainfield
541 E Celebration Way, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Plainfield
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Plainfield
1414 waterford Drive #1414, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
18h ago
Verified
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,030–$3,402
Price drop
Apartment for rent