
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ from $500 (31 Rentals)
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Grove St Apartments

Greenwood Gardens

201 E 9th St

Blair Tudor Apartment Homes

Greenbrook Gardens

Cypress Gardens

321 E 3rd St

Austin Realty Apartment Homes

Ridgedale Gardens

1000 North Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Plainfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap South Plainfield Studio Apartments | $1,871 | $1,495 | $2,309 |
Cheap South Plainfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $1,500 | $3,379 |
Cheap South Plainfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,817 | $1,840 | $4,000 |
Cheap South Plainfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,811 | $2,453 | $4,950 |
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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 Grove St Apartments in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,495. Lincoln Gardens in the South Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Plainfield apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grove St Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Lincoln Gardens | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Cypress Gardens | $2.11/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Terrace View Gardens | $2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
Oakwood Gardens | Oakwood 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,843 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | Large 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
1000 North Ave | NOR-S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Pleasant View Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,909 |
Talmadge Village | $3.55/sq.ft. - The Douglas | 1BR,1BA | $1,921 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ
As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Plainfield area is the $2.17 price per square foot 2BEPR Den Model at Aspen Court Apartments in the in the New Durham neighborhood starting from $3,029. 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. |
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Aspen Court Apartments | 2BEPR Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
Hamilton Commons | A-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom8 | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
130 Front St, Unit 3 | 130 Front St | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
720 Madison Ave, Unit 3 | 720 Madison Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
Grove St Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
West End Gardens | $2.11/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
212 Jackson Ave, Unit 1 | 212 Jackson Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
Frontier Flats | 1 Bd/1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Durham Woods | $2.10/sq.ft. - The Ash | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | Large 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,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
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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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 $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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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