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Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Plainfield, NJ

246 Rentals
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  8. 1 BED
    $1,655+
    2 BEDS
    $2,380+

    Malcolm Gardens

    450 Little Pl, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
  10. Building Photo - 136 E 9th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,695

    136 E 9th St Unit #36

    136 E 9th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
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  11. Building Photo - 420 W 7th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,695

    420 W 7th St Unit 07

    420 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
  21. Building Photo - Blair Tudor
    1 BED
    $1,775

    Blair Tudor

    744 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
  25. Building Photo - 421 Myrtle Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    421 Myrtle Ave

    421 Myrtle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
  26. Building Photo - Michael Manor
    1 BED
    $1,825+
    2 BEDS
    $2,050+

    Michael Manor

    802 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
  27. Building Photo - West End Gardens
    1 BED
    $1,835+
    2 BEDS
    $2,290+

    West End Gardens

    450 West End Ave, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
  39. 2BR Model Home - The Quin
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $2,110+
    2 BEDS
    $2,695+

    The Quin

    1400 South Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062
    (908) 913-8454
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North Plainfield, NJ Apartments for Rent

North Plainfield, a historic borough in Somerset County, combines suburban charm with everyday convenience. Established in 1885, this community of just under 23,000 residents occupies approximately 2.8 square miles and features the Washington Park Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Apartments in North Plainfield place residents within a close-knit community while providing easy access to major employment centers via U.S. Route 22 and nearby NJ Transit rail service.

The borough offers diverse housing options across neighborhoods like Washington Park and North Plainfield Heights, with one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,938 monthly. North Plainfield provides competitive rental rates compared to surrounding communities. Commuters benefit from the borough's location in the Raritan Valley region, with access to NJ Transit bus routes serving Manhattan, Newark, and local destinations. Green Acres Park and Vermeule Community Center offer recreational spaces, while Route 22's commercial corridor provides shopping and dining options, making North Plainfield an appealing choice in Somerset County.

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  • Regency Village 776 Sq Ft $2,250/mo

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