Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ from $1,495 (81 Rentals)

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property at 142 Lakeside Dr S
$1,000 - $1,200

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PiscatawayNJ08854
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property at 717 Arlington Ave
$1,750 - $2,200
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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717 Arlington Ave

PlainfieldNJ07060

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property at 1171 W Front St
$1,995

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Total Monthly Price$1,995
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1171 W Front St

PlainfieldNJ07063

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140 North Ave
$2,100 - $2,390

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Base Rent$2,100 - $2,390
Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $2,390
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

140 North Ave

140 North AveDunellen, NJ 08812
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

730-734 Park Ave

730-734 Park AvePlainfield, 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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Stoney Brook Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook Gardens

643-715 E Front StPlainfield, 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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South Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Plainfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Plainfield, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Celebrations at South Plainfield in the Lahiere neighborhood priced from $654. Grove St Apartments in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$654
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,695
Talmadge Village$3.55/sq.ft. - The Douglas1BR,1BA$1,704
Malcolm Gardens$2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,705
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,725
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Austin Realty Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,795
Greenbrook GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,802
Terrace View Gardens$2.24/sq.ft. - One Bedroom w/ Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Plainfield area is the $1.94 price per square foot House Model at 824 Nelson Pl in the in the New Durham neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value South Plainfield apartment is the 821 Webster Pl Model at 821 Webster Pl, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,300 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Potters 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.
824 Nelson PlHouse3BR,2BA$1.94
821 Webster Pl, Unit 2nd Floor821 Webster Pl1BR,2BA$1.48
107 W Front St, Unit 1107 W Front St3BR,2BA$1.83
834 Dominick Ct, Unit 834 Dominick Ct834 Dominick Ct2BR,2BA$2.04
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
1037 Flakne Ct1037 Flakne Ct2BR,2BA$2.13
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
140 North Ave140 North Ave1BR,1BA$2.10
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR,1BA$1.04

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Grove St Apartments listed at $1,495.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Plainfield Apartment is $654 at Celebrations at South Plainfield.

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 Talmadge Village and starts from $2,838.

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