Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
South Plainfield, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Plainfield
$2,695/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in South Plainfield is $2,695 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $745 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Plainfield
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Plainfield rentals at each price point
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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in South Plainfield run $2,034 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,340 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,050 |  26% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 5% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 5% | 8% |
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 | $2,400 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 2% | 6% | |
Houses | $3,600 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,340
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
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
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
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.
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
38%higher than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Plainfield, NJ is 25% higher than the median rent in Bound Brook, NJ.
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3%$2,900
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2%$2,890
1%$2,470
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30%$2,650
1%$3,100
5%$2,827
5%$2,710
$2,325
50%Discover rentals in South Plainfield, NJ
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Plainfield
1202 Margaret Ct, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available May 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Plainfield
110 Oak Tree Ave #2, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
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
13h ago
Verified
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,151–$3,476
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,151–$3,476
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Plainfield
712 Strassle Way #2, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
933 Del Negro Ct #0, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
13h ago
Verified
1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,151–$3,476
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Plainfield
1202 Margaret Ct, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available May 16
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Plainfield
731 Strassle Way, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Plainfield
110 Oak Tree Ave #2, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment 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 $2,695 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Plainfield?
Average rent prices in South Plainfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does South Plainfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Plainfield is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $745 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 $108,000/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).