Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Plainfield Neighborhood of Plainfield, NJ from $1,675 (5 Rentals)

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property at 401 US Highway 22
$1,675

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,675

Total Monthly Price$1,675
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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401 US Highway 22, Unit 11E

401 US Highway 22
North PlainfieldNJ07060
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property at 305 Watson Ave
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

305 Watson Ave

PlainfieldNJ07062

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 1 Bed unit found at Horizons At Plainfield priced from $1,208. Grove St Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Downtown Plainfield apartments for rent in Plainfield, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Horizons At Plainfield1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,208
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Plainfield, NJ

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Plainfield area is the $1.48 price per square foot 821 Webster Pl Model at 821 Webster Pl, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Downtown Plainfield 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 Downtown Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
821 Webster Pl, Unit 2nd Floor821 Webster Pl1BR,2BA$1.48
Netherwood FlatsScarlet2BR,2BA$2.46
Austin Realty Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated (Sm - 823-858 SqFt)2BR,1BA$2.59
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
citivillage @ Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19
Hampshire Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
The Plaza of Plainfield1/11BR,1BA$2.55
Horizons At Plainfield1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Plainfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Plainfield?

There are currently 152 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Plainfield, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $3,499. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Plainfield ranging from $1,675 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Plainfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Plainfield ranges from $1,675 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,374.

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