Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Plainfield, NJ from $1,495 (85 Rentals)

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Malcolm Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Somerset Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

380 Somerset StNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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391-399 Grove St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

391-399 Grove St

391-399 Grove StNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Terrace View Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace View Gardens

300-301 Maple AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Cypress Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Gardens

1165 Route 22North Plainfield, NJ 07060
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West End Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Gardens

450 West End AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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444 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

444 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1

444 Myrtle AveScotch Plains, NJ 07076

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property at 1171 W Front St
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995
Total Monthly Price$1,995
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1171 W Front St

PlainfieldNJ07063

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140 North Ave
$2,100 - $2,390

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Base Rent$2,100 - $2,390
Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $2,390
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140 North Ave

140 North AveDunellen, NJ 08812
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property at 305 Watson Ave
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300
Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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305 Watson Ave

PlainfieldNJ07062

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RT 500
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

RT 500

500 Main StBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Cornell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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955F East Front Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

955F East Front Street

903-1005 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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730-734 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

730-734 Park Ave

730-734 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Stoney Brook Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook Gardens

643-715 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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1024-1034 South Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1024-1034 South Ave

1024-1034 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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North Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Plainfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Plainfield, NJ is a Studio unit found at Grove St Apartments in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,495. Malcolm Gardens in the Green Brook Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Malcolm Gardens$2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,705
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,725
The Gateway @ Dunellen0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,740
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,795
Greenbrook GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,802
Terrace View Gardens$2.24/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,845
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Plainfield, NJ

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Plainfield area is the $2.22 price per square foot MANCHESTER Model at Station Square at Fanwood Townhomes in the in the Goodman's Crossing neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value North Plainfield apartment is the 821 Webster Pl Model at 821 Webster Pl, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,300 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Potters neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Station Square at Fanwood TownhomesMANCHESTER2BR,2.5BA$2.22
821 Webster Pl, Unit 2nd Floor821 Webster Pl1BR,2BA$1.48
107 W Front St, Unit 1107 W Front St3BR,2BA$1.83
444 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1444 Myrtle Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
140 North Ave140 North Ave1BR,1BA$2.10
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
West End Gardens$2.09/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Terrace View Gardens$2.24/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.31
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Plainfield Apartments

    What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Plainfield?

    Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Plainfield is at Grove St Apartments listed at $1,495.

    How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Plainfield Apartment?

    The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Plainfield Apartment is $1,705 at Malcolm Gardens.

    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 The Monarch at Plainfield.

    What is the most affordable North Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

    The best deal on a cheap North Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Plaza of Plainfield and starts from $3,499.

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