Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Plainfield, NJ from $500 (83 Rentals)

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Malcolm Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth 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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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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West End Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Gardens

450 West End AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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property at 525 Jackson Ave

$850

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$850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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525 Jackson Ave

DunellenNJ08812

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property at 1171 W Front St

$1,995

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$1,995
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$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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$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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$2,300
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

730-734 Park Ave

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

Stoney Brook Gardens

643-715 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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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 1 Bed unit found at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,650. Terrace View Gardens in the Green Brook Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Terrace View Gardens$2.13/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,735
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,795
Gran Prix Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825
West End Gardens$2.21/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,835
Cypress Gardens$2.17/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Plainfield, NJ

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Plainfield area is the $1.27 price per square foot 111 Sycamore Ave Model at 111 Sycamore Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value North Plainfield apartment is the 107 W Front St Model at 107 W Front St, Unit 1 starting at $2,750 with a $1.83 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
111 Sycamore Ave, Unit 3111 Sycamore Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
107 W Front St, Unit 1107 W Front St3BR,2BA$1.83
1000 North AveNOR-B082BR,2BA$2.36
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
140 North Ave140 North Ave1BR,1BA$2.10
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
West End Gardens$2.21/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Terrace View Gardens$2.12/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.18
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19
Hampshire Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.37

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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 $1,650 at Blair Park Regency 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 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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