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Apartments For Rent By Owner in Plainfield, NJ

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  1. Building Photo - 1171 W Front St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,195

    1171 W Front St

    1171 W Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
    (848) 224-6588
  3. Building Photo - 648 E 6th St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    648 E 6th St

    648 E 6th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
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    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,245
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,245
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,245

    1430 Willever St Unit Apt 1

    1430 Willever St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
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  6. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,390+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100 - $2,390
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $2,390

    140 North Ave

    140 North Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
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  7. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,550

    111 Sycamore Ave Unit 3

    111 Sycamore Ave, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
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  8. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    262 Prospect Ave Unit 1

    262 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
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  10. 4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    60 Summit Ave Unit 60 Summit 4 BR

    60 Summit Ave, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
  11. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    136 Front St Unit 2

    136 Front St, Dunellen, NJ 08812
  12. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    212 Jackson Ave Unit 1

    212 Jackson Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
  13. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900

    107 W Front St Unit 1

    107 W Front St, Dunellen, NJ 08812
  14. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    314 3rd St Unit #2

    314 3rd St, Dunellen, NJ 08812

Plainfield at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,733
(All bedrooms and property types)
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Plainfield, NJ Apartments for Rent

Plainfield, New Jersey combines suburban comfort with easy city access. Located in Union County, this historic city, nicknamed "The Queen City," features several historic districts showcasing preserved Victorian, Tudor, and colonial architecture. The city's average rent of $1,684 for a one-bedroom apartment offers value within the New York metropolitan area.

Plainfield serves commuters well with two NJ Transit rail stations on the Raritan Valley Line connecting to Newark and New York City. The city includes established neighborhoods like the northeast "Sleepy Hollow" section and the West End. Cedar Brook Park, designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers firm, offers walking trails and tennis courts, while Green Brook Park provides additional outdoor recreation space. The historic Shakespeare Garden adds to the city's green spaces. The Plainfield Symphony, one of the oldest continuously operating orchestras in the United States, anchors the local arts scene, while the city's rich musical legacy includes its role in the development of Parliament-Funkadelic.

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Education

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The Barack Obama Green Charter High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
257 Students
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Plainfield High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,925 Students
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Hubbard Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
775 Students
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Maxson Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
818 Students
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Frederic W. Cook Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
389 Students
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Cresthaven Academy Charter School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
532 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Plainfield, NJ

What are the average rent costs in Plainfield, NJ?

The average rent in Plainfield, NJ is $1,733.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Plainfield, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $1,438.

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

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $1,733.

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

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $2,111.

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

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $1,733.

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

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $1,105.

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