Cheap Homes for Rent in Plainfield, CT from $850 (9 Rentals)

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property at 389 Wyassup Rd
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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389 Wyassup Rd

North StoningtonCT06359
property at 30 Howard St
$1,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
Furnished

30 Howard St

NorwichCT06360

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property at 710 Norwich-Westerly Rd
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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710 Norwich-Westerly Rd

North StoningtonCT06359
property at 115 Lillibridge Ave
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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115 Lillibridge Ave

VoluntownCT06384
property at 8 White Oak Rd
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8 White Oak Rd

MansfieldCT06268
property at 195 Laurel Hill Ave
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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195 Laurel Hill Ave

NorwichCT06360

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainfield, CT

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Plainfield, CT area range in price from $1,690 to $1,800 with an overall median price of $1,745. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plainfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Central Village$1,745$1,6902

Cheapest Available Plainfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainfield, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Tree Village in the Northeast New London Norwich neighborhood priced from $1,080. Kingswood Apartments in the Mansfield Tolland Willington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,115. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Tree Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Kingswood Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,115
Oxoboxo Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, CT and Nearby

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plainfield area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Terraces Apartments in the in the Northeast New London Norwich neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Plainfield apartment is the Backus Model at Rose Hill Apartments starting at $2,089 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Northeast New London Norwich neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Terraces Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Rose Hill ApartmentsBackus3BR,1BA$1.80
Moosup Gardens TownhomesLily2BR,1BA$1.59
Meadowbrook Gardens2X2AB2BR,2BA$1.51
Arctic Mill LoftsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
NorwichTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Fox Run Apartments2 BEDROOMS2BR,1BA$1.76
Kingswood Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Ponemah MillsPM1aF-T1BR,1BA$1.55
Oak Tree Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plainfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Plainfield?

There are currently 88 Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $3,794. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Plainfield ranging from $850 to $4,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Plainfield ranges from $850 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,429.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Plainfield range from $1,300 to $3,794, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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