Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ from $500 (90 Rentals)

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27 Bartha Ave, Unit 27B
$1,600
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$1,600
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27 Bartha Ave, Unit 27B

27 Bartha AveEdison, NJ 08817
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property at 725 Webster Pl

$1,700

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725 Webster Pl

PlainfieldNJ07060

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property at 1171 W Front St

$1,995

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$1,995
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1171 W Front St

PlainfieldNJ07063
property at 604 Jesse Way

$2,050

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604 Jesse Way, Unit The Commons

604 Jesse Way
PiscatawayNJ08854
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140 North Ave
$2,100 - $2,390
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$2,100 - $2,390
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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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South Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Plainfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Plainfield, NJ is a Studio unit found at Fernwood Gardens in the Green Brook Park neighborhood priced from $1,450. 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
Fernwood Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Pleasant View Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,739
Somerset Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
Oakwood Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,775
Lincoln Gardens1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Plainfield area is the $1.60 price per square foot 960 Glenwood Ave Model at 960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value South Plainfield apartment is the 60 Summit Ave Model at 60 Summit Ave, Unit 60 Summit 4 BR starting at $3,200 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Downtown Plainfield 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.
960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood960 Glenwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.60
60 Summit Ave, Unit 60 Summit 4 BR60 Summit Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.60
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
140 North Ave140 North Ave1BR,1BA$2.10
Rivendell at EdisonRaritan 21BR,1BA$2.13
Somerset Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.84
Cypress Gardens$1.99/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.12
27 Bartha Ave, Unit 27B27 Bartha Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
538 W 7th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19

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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 Fernwood Gardens listed at $1,450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Plainfield Apartment is $1,650 at Blair Park Regency Apartment Homes.

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 Homestead Village and starts from $3,065.

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