Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Area Plainfield, NJ from $500 (51 Rentals)

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Cornell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060

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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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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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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Netherwood Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Netherwood Pointe

916-926 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Plainfield Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

120 Randolph RdPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

559-615 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Oakwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

124 E 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060

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Frontier Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Frontier Flats

171 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Jade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Apartments

821 Central AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Gran Prix Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gran Prix Apartments

316 Franklin PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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116 Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lofts

116 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Apartments

408 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Belle Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Belle Gardens

733 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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Fernwood Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fernwood Gardens

831-915 W 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07063
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Netherwood Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Netherwood Flats

829 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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West 7th Street Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West 7th Street Lofts

318 W 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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824-826 George Street
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

824-826 George Street

826 George StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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Somerset Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

380 Somerset StNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060

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Crescent Area, Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crescent Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crescent Area area of Plainfield, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes priced from $1,650. 538 W 7th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Crescent Area apartments for rent in Plainfield, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,795
Gran Prix Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Hampshire Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
The Monarch at Plainfield2BD2BR,2BA$1,995
citivillage @ Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,025
The Plaza of Plainfield1/11BR,1BA$2,039
The Randolph1 Bed 1Bath MO1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent Area, NJ

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crescent Area area is the $2.36 price per square foot NOR-B08 Model at 1000 North Ave in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,420. The second greatest value Crescent Area apartment is the Scarlet Model at Netherwood Flats starting at $2,750 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Potters neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crescent Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1000 North AveNOR-B082BR,2BA$2.36
Netherwood FlatsScarlet2BR,2BA$2.46
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2.32
citivillage @ Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19
Hampshire Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.37
The Plaza of Plainfield1/11BR,1BA$2.55
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.54

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Crescent Area, Plainfield, NJ

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crescent Area Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Crescent Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Crescent Area Apartment is $1,650 at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Crescent Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Crescent Area is starting from $1,995 at The Monarch at Plainfield.

What is the most affordable Crescent Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

Expert Rental Resources

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.