
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ from $500 (101 Rentals)
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110 Oak Tree Ave

Hamilton Commons

Celebrations at South Plainfield

542 E Celebration Way

446 Micali Way

Grove St Apartments

Greenwood Gardens

Kingsley Apartments

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136 E 9th St, Unit #36, Unit #36
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725 Webster Pl

Lincoln Gardens

Greenbrook Gardens

391-399 Grove St

420 W 7th St

538 W 7th St

538 W 7th St

Blair Tudor Apartment Homes

Pleasant View Gardens

Talmadge Village
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Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes

Durham Woods

Hillside Apartments

Cypress Gardens

1000 North Ave

803 South

1508 Raspberry Ct

Ridgedale Gardens

Piscataway Park

Mountain View Gardens
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The Monarch at Plainfield

Edison and Blueberry Village

Rivendell at Edison

Netherwood Flats

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140 North Ave

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1205 Jesse Way, Unit 1205, Unit 1205

Oxford Arms

The Plaza of Plainfield

citivillage @ Plainfield Station

Village Court
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The Randolph

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76 Washington Ave, Unit Washington Ave Apt 3, Unit Washington Ave Apt 3

401 North Ave

25 Washington Ave

62 Mercer Ave

525 Waterford Dr, Unit 525, Unit 525

Princeton Gardens

1171 W Front St

The Nell

103 Front St, Unit A, Unit A
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South Plainfield, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Plainfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap South Plainfield Studio Apartments | $2,403 | $1,495 | $2,714 |
| Cheap South Plainfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,681 | $1,500 | $3,520 |
| Cheap South Plainfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,239 | $1,840 | $4,350 |
| Cheap South Plainfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,736 | $2,500 | $5,193 |
| Cheap South Plainfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $3,200 | $4,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernwood Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Grove St Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Colonnade Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Terrace View Gardens | $2.13/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
| Kingsley Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Lincoln Gardens | 1 Bedroom Medium | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| 538 W 7th St | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Blair Beacon Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,760 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield apartment is the A-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom8 Model at Hamilton Commons starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the North Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Sycamore Ave, Unit 3 | 111 Sycamore Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Hamilton Commons | A-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom8 | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| Aspen Court Apartments | 1BPR Den | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.28 |
| 140 North Ave | 140 North Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Rivendell at Edison | Raritan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Oakwood Gardens | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Durham Woods | $2.07/sq.ft. - The Ash | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 136 E 9th St, Unit #36 | 136 E 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| West End Gardens | $2.21/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| 538 W 7th St | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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Best Local Schools in South Plainfield, NJ
Grant Elementary School
So Plainfield Middle School
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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 Colonnade Apartments.
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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