Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Plainfield Neighborhood of Plainfield, NJ from $500 (15 Rentals)

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Cornell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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538 W 7th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

538 W 7th St

538 W 7th StPlainfield, 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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1024-1034 South Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1024-1034 South Ave

1024-1034 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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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 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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Downtown Plainfield, Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,843
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,850
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,875
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA21BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
73 Grandview Ave, Unit 173 Grandview Ave3BR,1BA$2.08
Grove St Apartments3 Bed3BR,1BA$2.23
68 W End Ave68 W End Ave2BR,1BA$2.30
Frontier Flats1 Bd/1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.13
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
North Mountain Ridge5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.28
116 Lofts1 Bd/ 1 Ba Loft1BR,1BA$2.25
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
Eagle Rock Apartments at North PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$2.80
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Plainfield, Plainfield, NJ

Ranked #3

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

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4.0
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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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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