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property at 525 Jackson Ave

$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 612 Bound Brook Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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612 Bound Brook Rd, Unit 4

612 Bound Brook Rd
DunellenNJ08812
property at 401 US-22

$1,900

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Available Aug 1

401 US-22

North PlainfieldNJ07060
property at 1171 W Front St

$1,995

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$1,995

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1171 W Front St

PlainfieldNJ07063
property at 953 E Front St

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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953 E Front St, Unit A

953 E Front St
PlainfieldNJ07062

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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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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 $1,695. 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$2.12/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,695
West End Gardens$2.09/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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Plainfield, NJ

As of July 30, 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$2.00
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2.32
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
West End Gardens$2.09/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09
Terrace View Gardens$2.13/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
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 North Plainfield

    What type of rentals are currently available in North Plainfield?

    There are currently 234 Apartments for Rent in North Plainfield, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $4,950. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Plainfield ranging from $850 to $15,000.

    What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Plainfield?

    Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Plainfield ranges from $850 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,576.

    How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Plainfield?

    For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Plainfield range from $2,250 to $3,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $7,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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    The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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