
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Plainfield Neighborhood of Plainfield, NJ from $500 (15 Rentals)
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201 E 9th St

Frontier Flats
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Grove St Apartments

North Mountain Ridge
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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 |
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Downtown Plainfield Studio Apartments | $1,725 | $1,495 | $2,250 |
Downtown Plainfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $1,600 | $2,590 |
Downtown Plainfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,583 | $1,995 | $3,400 |
Downtown Plainfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $2,453 | $2,500 |
Downtown Plainfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Plainfield Neighborhood of Plainfield, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Plainfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Plainfield area of Plainfield, NJ is a Studio unit found at Grove St Apartments priced from $1,495. Oakwood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,843. Here are the most affordable Downtown Plainfield apartments for rent in Plainfield, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grove St Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Oakwood Gardens | Oakwood 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,843 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | Large 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Michael Manor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Plainfield, NJ
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Plainfield area is the $2.08 price per square foot 73 Grandview Ave Model at 73 Grandview Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown Plainfield 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 Downtown Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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73 Grandview Ave, Unit 1 | 73 Grandview Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Grove St Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
68 W End Ave | 68 W End Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Frontier Flats | 1 Bd/1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | Large 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
North Mountain Ridge | 5 Room 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.28 |
116 Lofts | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
The Monarch at Plainfield | 2BB | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Oakwood Gardens | Oakwood 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Plainfield Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Plainfield?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Plainfield is at Grove St Apartments listed at $1,495.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Plainfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Plainfield Apartment is $1,745 at Grove St Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Plainfield Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Plainfield is starting from $1,995 at North Mountain Ridge.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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