
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Plainfield Neighborhood of Plainfield, NJ (156 Rentals)


citivillage @ Plainfield Station

803 South

The Randolph

1000 North Ave

Kingsley Apartments

The Station At Netherwood

Blair Tudor Apartment Homes

538 W 7th St

The Monarch at Plainfield
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516 Woodland Ave, Unit 2

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821 Webster Pl, Unit 2nd Floor

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325 Stebbins Pl, Unit Stebbins place

821 Central Ave

237-237 Muhlenberg Pl

510 E 7th St

953 E Front St

Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield

North Mountain Ridge

Austin Realty Apartment Homes
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Grove St Apartments

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10 Summit Ave, Unit Apt 2

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73 Grandview Ave, Unit 1

401 US Highway 22, Unit 11E

67 Manning Ave

74 Mountain Ave

94 Summit Ave

293 Watchung Ave

824-826 George Street

400-404 Watchung Ave
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197-209 North Ave

The Mayfair at Plainfield Station

143-147 E Fifth St

171-175 North Ave

500 Watchung Ave

130 North Ave

413-423 Park Ave

100 North Ave

324 Park Ave

431-435 Park Ave
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234 Park Ave

229-241 E 2nd St

220-224 E Front St

132-134 E 6th St

157-161 E Front St

165 Crescent Ave

Oakwood Gardens bldg 2

722-724 Watchung Ave

725 Watchung Ave

Crescent Apartments
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Downtown Plainfield, Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Plainfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Plainfield Studio Apartments | $1,747 | $1,495 | $2,000 |
| Downtown Plainfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $1,695 | $2,510 |
| Downtown Plainfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $1,800 | $3,420 |
| Downtown Plainfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $2,500 | $3,499 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Plainfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,166 | $2,100 | $2,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Plainfield, Plainfield, NJ
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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Plainfield, 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 filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting for your family? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Plainfield, this neighborhood is known as one of the best-regarded communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Plainfield
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Plainfield area of Plainfield, NJ?
As of today, September 22, 2026, there are currently 156 available Downtown Plainfield apartments priced from $1,495 to $3,499, with an average monthly rent of $2,342.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Plainfield Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Plainfield ranges from $1,695 to $2,510 with an average monthly rent of $2,144.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Plainfield cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Plainfield range from $1,800 to $3,420. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,557.
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