What are the average rent costs in South Plainfield, NJ?

The average rent in South Plainfield, NJ is $2,268.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in South Plainfield, NJ?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in South Plainfield, NJ is $2,268.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in South Plainfield, NJ?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in South Plainfield, NJ is $2,925.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in South Plainfield, NJ?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in South Plainfield, NJ is $4,175.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ

332 Rentals

2 BEDS

$2,195

538 W 7th St

538 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,600

711 Plainfield Ave Unit 3K-3K

711 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,600

711 Plainfield Ave Unit 1D-1D

711 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,600

711 Plainfield Ave Unit 2D-2D

711 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,750

821 Central Ave Unit 1

821 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Call (609) 549-2877
1 BED

$1,795

Jade Apartments

821 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,795

821 Central Ave

821 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Call (732) 443-0429
Good Value

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1 BED

$1,859+

2 BEDS

$2,459+

Pleasant View Gardens

258 Carlton Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Call (848) 847-5462
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,950

226 Rushmore Ave Unit 226

226 Rushmore Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07063
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,000

1632 W Front St Unit 2R

1632 W Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
1 BED

$2,010+

2 BEDS

$2,600+

Princeton Gardens

7 Princeton Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Call (848) 256-0543
2 BEDS

$2,041

Pineview Gardens

1143 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
1 BED

$2,045+

3 BEDS

$3,035+

Talmadge Village

5 Shetland Ct, Edison, NJ 08817

Call (908) 341-0936
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

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1 BED

$2,095+

2 BEDS

$2,595+

Durham Woods

32-N N Reading Rd, Edison, NJ 08817

Call (908) 680-0605
1 BED

$2,145+

2 BEDS

$2,585+

Oxford Arms

2100 Hana Rd, Edison, NJ 08817

Call (848) 800-2775
Good Value

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1 BED

$2,149+

2 BEDS

$2,249+

Piscataway Park

3060 New Brunswick Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Call (908) 460-8332
Good Value

STUDIO

$2,245+

1 BED

$2,545+

2 BEDS

$2,790+

3 BEDS

$3,815+

Avalon Piscataway

7000 Avalon Way, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Call (908) 913-6660
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1 BED

$2,250+

2 BEDS

$2,650+

Sofia South Plainfield

513 Calderone Ct, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Call (908) 495-6213
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,250

516 Hamilton Blvd

516 Hamilton Blvd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,250

617 Liberty St Unit 2-2

617 Liberty St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,250

516-520 Hamilton Blvd-516-520 Unit 516-520

516-520-520 Hamilton Blvd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,250

516 Hamilton Blvd Unit 516

516 Hamilton Blvd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1 BED

$2,256+

2 BEDS

$2,678+

The Highlands at South Plainfield

1300 Cook Ln, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

1 BED

$2,275+

2 BEDS

$2,775+

The Nell

100 S Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812

Call (908) 540-7756
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

1 BED

$2,295+

2 BEDS

$2,590+

The Randolph

1330 Randolph Rd, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Call (908) 540-6651
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,300

515 W 7th St

515 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Call (732) 443-0429
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,350

515 W 7th St Unit 2BR

515 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Call (201) 705-8736
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,350

1725 Waterford Dr

1725 Waterford Dr, Edison, NJ 08817
1 BED

$2,385+

2 BEDS

$2,740+

Village Court

4 Michelle Cir, Edison, NJ 08820

Call (908) 280-8977
1 BED

$2,400+

2 BEDS

$2,769+

The Villas at Fairway

1636 Stelton Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Call (848) 280-7218
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,400

927 Del Negro Ct

927 Del Negro Ct, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Call (848) 203-9845
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,400

231 Lucy Ct

231 Lucy Ct, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,400

231 Lucy Ct

231 Lucy Ct, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,400

231 Lucy Ct

231 Lucy Ct, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1 BED

$2,450+

2 BEDS

$2,765+

Village Commons

1 Limelight Ct, Edison, NJ 08820
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,475

834 Dominick Ct Unit 834 Dominick Ct

834 Dominick Ct, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,490

5302 Hana Rd

5302 Hana Rd, Edison, NJ 08817
2 BEDS

$2,500

Hamilton Commons

212-228 Hamilton Blvd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,500

19 Gate House Ln

19 Gate House Ln, Edison, NJ 08820

Call (732) 277-9729
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,500

936 Waterford Dr

936 Waterford Dr, Edison, NJ 08817
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,500

1724 Waterford Dr

1724 Waterford Dr, Edison, NJ 08817
1 BED

$2,599+

2 BEDS

$2,809+

Aspen Court Apartments

2800 New Brunswick Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Call (908) 293-9518

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South Plainfield at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,268

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Average Rent in South Plainfield

School Rating

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Some Transit

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Transportation in South Plainfield

Somewhat Bikeable

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Transportation in South Plainfield

South Plainfield, NJ Apartments for Rent

South Plainfield, New Jersey, an established borough in Middlesex County, combines residential comfort with excellent transportation access to major metropolitan areas. Founded in 1926, this 8.3-square-mile community is part of the Raritan Valley region within the New York metropolitan area. Apartment seekers will find South Plainfield conveniently located near Interstate 287, connecting residents to neighboring Edison, Piscataway, and Plainfield.

The borough centers around Cedar Brook Park, a 95-acre county park featuring walking trails, tennis courts, and sports fields. Local neighborhoods like Golden Acres and New Market offer varied housing options, with one-bedroom apartments typically renting for around $2,200. Transportation options include NJ Transit bus service to Newark and New York City, making commuting convenient for residents. The Spring Lake Park area provides additional outdoor recreation space, while the Hadley Road corridor offers retail and dining destinations. The Oak Tree Road district, shared with neighboring Edison, features specialty shops and markets.

Renting in South Plainfield

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
1 Bedroom 751 Sq Ft $2,268 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,185 Sq Ft $2,925 / mo
3 Bedrooms 2,543 Sq Ft $4,175 / mo

Getting Around South Plainfield

Transportation

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore^® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore^® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Education

College/University High School Middle School Elementary School

Union Co. Coll., Plainfield Plainfield Campus

Public University

Rutgers University, Livingston Livingston Campus

Rutgers University

Public University

Middlesex Co. Coll., Edison Edison Campus

Public University

Middlesex Co. Coll., New Brun. New Brunswick

GreatSchools Rating

South Plainfield High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,097 Students

GreatSchools Rating

So Plainfield Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

464 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Grant Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-6

530 Students

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