Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
South Plainfield, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in South Plainfield

$2,750/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Plainfield is $2,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.

$2.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Plainfield

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Plainfield rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 trends in South Plainfield, NJ

Average rent prices in South Plainfield have increased by 24% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,655, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in South Plainfield run $2,346 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,606.

Listings

Studio

$1,880

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,382

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,700

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,500

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,250

1%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,880

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,382

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

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

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,175
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Plainfield, NJ is 26% higher than the median rent in Bound Brook, NJ.

Discover rentals in South Plainfield, NJ

116 Lafayette Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Plainfield

South Plainfield, NJ

116 Lafayette Pl, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

4 beds

2 baths

$3,500

116 Smith St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Plainfield

Residential Lease, South Plainfield, NJ

116 Smith St, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

5 beds

3 baths

$4,500

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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 $2,750 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Plainfield?

Average rent prices in South Plainfield have increased by 24% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does South Plainfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Plainfield is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $110,000/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).

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