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107 Madison Ave

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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 Lincoln Gardens in the South Edison neighborhood priced from $1,550. Blair Tudor Apartment Homes in the North Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,725. 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
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ

As of September 01, 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$2.20
130 Front St, Unit 3130 Front St2BR,1BA$1.75
834 Dominick Ct, Unit 834 Dominick Ct834 Dominick Ct2BR,2BA$2.06
Hamilton CommonsA-203 Renovated 2 Bedroom82BR,2BA$2.08
Grove St Apartments3 Bed3BR,1BA$2.23
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$2.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Plainfield

What type of rentals are currently available in South Plainfield?

There are currently 219 Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $6,930. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Plainfield ranging from $1,890 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Plainfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Plainfield ranges from $1,890 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,549.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Plainfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Plainfield range from $2,195 to $6,930, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,195 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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