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North Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Plainfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap North Plainfield Studio Apartments | $1,923 | $1,670 | $2,150 |
Cheap North Plainfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,450 | $3,400 |
Cheap North Plainfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $1,840 | $4,900 |
Cheap North Plainfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $2,453 | $4,500 |
Cheap North Plainfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available North Plainfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in North Plainfield, NJ is a Studio unit found at Frontier Flats in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,670. Blair Tudor Apartment Homes in the North Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Plainfield apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Frontier Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,670 |
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Grove St Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Greenbrook Gardens | One Bedroom One Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
Scotch Plains Gardens | $2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Plainfield, NJ
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Plainfield area is the $1.93 price per square foot 107 W Front St Model at 107 W Front St, Unit 1 in the in the Green Brook Park neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value North Plainfield apartment is the 107 Front St Model at 107 Front St, Unit 1 starting at $3,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Green Brook Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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107 W Front St, Unit 1 | 107 W Front St | 3BR,2BA | $1.93 |
107 Front St, Unit 1 | 107 Front St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
130 Front St, Unit 3 | 130 Front St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Grove St Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Frontier Flats | 1 Bd/1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2 | 468 Watchung Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
68 W End Ave, Unit 2 | 68 W End Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
North Mountain Ridge | 5 Room 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.28 |
Scotch Plains Gardens | $2.19/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Plainfield Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Plainfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Plainfield Apartment is $1,725 at Blair Tudor Apartment Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Plainfield Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Plainfield is starting from $1,995 at North Mountain Ridge.
What is the most affordable North Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grove St Apartments and starts from $2,453.
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