Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Area Plainfield, NJ from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Cornell Arms
Studio Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 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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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 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

120 Randolph RdPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

559-615 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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116 Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lofts

116 E Front StPlainfield, 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 Beacon Apartment Homes priced from $1,650. Blair Tudor Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable Crescent Area apartments for rent in Plainfield, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,650
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,675
citivillage @ Plainfield Station0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,725
Grove St Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,745
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent Area, NJ

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crescent Area area is the $2.06 price per square foot Magnolia II Model at Netherwood Flats in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Crescent Area apartment is the 3 Bed Model at Grove St Apartments starting at $2,453 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Plainfield 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.
Netherwood FlatsMagnolia II2BR,2BA$2.06
Grove St Apartments3 Bed3BR,1BA$2.23
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$2.82
The QuinSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.77
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.31
Jade Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.33
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$2.31
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.66
citivillage @ Plainfield Station0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.81

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Crescent Area, Plainfield, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crescent Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Crescent Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Crescent Area is at citivillage @ Plainfield Station listed at $1,725.

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 Beacon 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 $1,800 at Blair Tudor Apartment Homes.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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