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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$1,700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

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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Blair Regency
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Blair Regency

712-716 Field AvePlainfield, NJ 07060

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Plainfield Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

120 Randolph RdPlainfield, 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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Oakwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

124 E 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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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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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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Gran Prix Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gran 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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Somerset Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

380 Somerset StNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060

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property at 126 Duer St

$2,500

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$2,500
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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126 Duer St

North PlainfieldNJ07060
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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 St 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 St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Colonnade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Kingsley Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Oakwood Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,775
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,775
Hampshire Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900
The Monarch at Plainfield2BD2BR,2BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Wyck Brooks, NJ

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Wyck Brooks area is the $1.44 price per square foot 111 Sycamore Ave Model at 111 Sycamore Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Van Wyck Brooks apartment is the 3/2 Model at The Plaza of Plainfield starting at $3,749 with a $2.73 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.
111 Sycamore Ave, Unit 3111 Sycamore Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
The Plaza of Plainfield3/23BR,2BA$2.73
citivillage @ Plainfield Station2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.80
Oakwood Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.15
136 E 9th St, Unit #36136 E 9th St1BR,1BA$1.99
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
Hampshire Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.82

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Van Wyck Brooks, Plainfield, NJ

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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 Colonnade Apartments.

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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