Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ from $500 (32 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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Truman Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Truman Square

111 Truman Dr SEdison, NJ 08817
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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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32 Curtis Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

32 Curtis Avenue

32 Curtis AvePiscataway, NJ 08854
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Netherwood Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Netherwood Pointe

916-926 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Malcolm Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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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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West End Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Gardens

450 West End AveNorth Plainfield, 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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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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Terrace View Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace View Gardens

300-301 Maple AveNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Oakwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

124 E 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060

South Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Plainfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Plainfield, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Gardens in the South Edison neighborhood priced from $1,550. Talmadge Village in the South Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,550
Talmadge Village$3.55/sq.ft. - The Douglas1BR,1BA$1,705
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,725
Grove St Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,745
Greenbrook GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,770
Terrace View Gardens$2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,835
Oakwood GardensOakwood 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,843
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,850
Piscataway Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,909
Cypress Gardens$2.26/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ and Nearby

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Plainfield area is the $1.93 price per square foot 107 W Front St Model at 107 W Front St, Unit 1 in the in the Green Brook Park neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value South Plainfield apartment is the 107 Front St Model at 107 Front St, Unit 1 starting at $3,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Green Brook Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
107 W Front St, Unit 1107 W Front St3BR,2BA$1.93
107 Front St, Unit 1107 Front St3BR,2BA$2.00
Aspen Court Apartments2BEPR Den2BR,2BA$2.13
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
130 Front St, Unit 3130 Front St2BR,1BA$1.75
Grove St Apartments3 Bed3BR,1BA$2.23
267 Central Ave, Unit a267 Central Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
Frontier Flats1 Bd/1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.13
824 Orlando St, Unit 824824 Orlando St1BR,1BA$2.17
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09

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Getting Around South Plainfield, NJ

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Plainfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Plainfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Plainfield is at 803 South listed at $2,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Plainfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Plainfield Apartment is $1,550 at Lincoln Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Plainfield Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable South Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grove St Apartments and starts from $2,453.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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