
Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Area Plainfield, NJ (148 Rentals)


Centurion Sleepy Hollow

1000 North Ave

The Randolph

citivillage @ Plainfield Station

803 South

Kingsley Apartments

Blair Tudor Apartment Homes

538 W 7th St

The Monarch at Plainfield
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717 Arlington Ave, Unit 3D-4A-5A

909 Park Ave, Unit D21

714 Richmond St, Unit 1

418 Watchung Ave, Unit 10

538 W 7th St

420 W 7th St

538 W 7th St

420 W 7th St

695 S 2nd St

527-533 W 8th St
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826 St Mary's Ave

208 E 9th St

201 E 9th St

510 E 7th St

1434 Maplewood Terrace

Austin Realty Apartment Homes

Grove St Apartments

102-104 Jackson Ave

102 N Jackson Ave

94 Summit Ave
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126 Duer St

824-826 George Street

820 1st Pl

Crescent Apartments

Blair Crescent

821-823 2nd Pl

722-724 Watchung Ave

808-812 2nd Pl

165 Crescent Ave

Lovell House
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246-48 E 9th St

743-747 Watchung Ave

745 Watchung Ave

900 Watchung Ave

Oakwood Gardens bldg 2

132-134 E 6th St

825 Park Ave

500 Watchung Ave

346-350 Franklin Pl

143-147 E Fifth St
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Crescent Area, Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crescent Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Area Studio Apartments | $1,737 | $1,495 | $1,980 |
| Crescent Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $1,375 | $2,510 |
| Crescent Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $1,995 | $3,420 |
| Crescent Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,858 | $2,250 | $3,499 |
| Crescent Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Crescent Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,125 | $2,500 | $3,750 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCrescent Area, Plainfield, NJ
Ranked #2
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Crescent Area, Plainfield, NJ
Evergreen Elementary School
Plainfield High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Crescent Area, Plainfield, and the greater Plainfield area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Crescent Area
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Crescent Area area of Plainfield, NJ?
As of today, July 29, 2026, there are currently 148 available Crescent Area apartments priced from $1,375 to $3,499, with an average monthly rent of $2,331.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Crescent Area Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Crescent Area ranges from $1,375 to $2,510 with an average monthly rent of $2,065.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Crescent Area cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Crescent Area range from $1,995 to $3,420. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,592.
How expensive are Crescent Area Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 22 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Crescent Area on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,250 to $3,499 - averaging $2,858 for the location.
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