
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Plainfield Neighborhood of Plainfield, NJ from $1,600 (8 Rentals)
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711 Plainfield Ave

401 US Highway 22, Unit 16 D
Downtown Plainfield, Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Plainfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Plainfield 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Downtown Plainfield 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,400 | $2,800 | $4,000 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 8 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 1 Bed unit found at North Mountain Ridge priced from $1,695. Blair Tudor Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,725. 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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North Mountain Ridge | 4 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Grove St Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Plainfield, NJ
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Plainfield area is the $2.40 price per square foot Scarlet Model at Netherwood Flats in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $2,675. 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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Netherwood Flats | Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
Grove St Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
68 W End Ave, Unit 2 | 68 W End Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
The Monarch at Plainfield | 2BB | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
citivillage @ Plainfield Station | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Jade Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Michael Manor Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
North Mountain Ridge | 4 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Plainfield
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Plainfield?
There are currently 126 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Plainfield, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $4,075. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Plainfield ranging from $1,600 to $4,000.
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 $1,600 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,477.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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