Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Wyck Brooks Neighborhood of Plainfield, NJ from $500 (37 Rentals)

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property at 725 Webster Pl

$1,700

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725 Webster Pl

PlainfieldNJ07060

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Cornell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, 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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Fernwood Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fernwood Gardens

831-915 W 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07063
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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

120 Randolph RdPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Blair Regency
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Blair Regency

712-716 Field AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Colonnade Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonnade Apartments

1100-1110 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07063
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Frontier Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Frontier Flats

171 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Jade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Apartments

821 Central AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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116 Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lofts

116 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Hampshire Courts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire Courts

1052 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Apartments

408 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Pineview Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Gardens

1143 W 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07063
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Grand Prix Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Prix Apartments

316 Franklin PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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West 7th Street Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West 7th Street Lofts

318 W 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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380 Somerset St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

380 Somerset St

380 Somerset StNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060

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property at 126 Duer St

$2,500

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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126 Duer St

North PlainfieldNJ07060

Van Wyck Brooks, Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Van Wyck Brooks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Van Wyck Brooks area of Plainfield, NJ is a Studio unit found at Fernwood Gardens priced from $1,450. Grove Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Van Wyck Brooks apartments for rent in Plainfield, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fernwood Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Grove Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Blair Regency1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Oakwood Gardens bldg 11BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
380 Somerset St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Blair Tudor1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,775
The Monarch at Plainfield2BD2BR,2BA$1,995
The Plaza of Plainfield1/11BR,1BA$2,049
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Wyck Brooks, NJ

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Wyck Brooks area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Renovated (Lg - 1,272 SqFt) Model at 25 Washington Ave in the in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Van Wyck Brooks apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Oakwood Gardens bldg 1 starting at $2,145 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the North Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Wyck Brooks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
25 Washington Ave2 Bedroom Renovated (Lg - 1,272 SqFt)2BR,2BA$1.93
Oakwood Gardens bldg 12BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.26
380 Somerset St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.84
Citivillage at Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.58
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
Blair Tudor1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.12
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19
The Plaza of Plainfield1/11BR,1BA$2.56
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.57
Blair Regency1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.54

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Van Wyck Brooks, Plainfield, NJ

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Wyck Brooks Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Van Wyck Brooks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Van Wyck Brooks Apartment is $1,650 at Blair Regency.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Van Wyck Brooks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Van Wyck Brooks is starting from $1,995 at The Monarch at Plainfield.

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