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Apartments For Rent By Owner in Plainfield, NJ

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  1. Building Photo - 323 Front St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    323 Front St Unit B7

    323 Front St, Dunellen, NJ 08812
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  2. Building Photo - 227 Muhlenberg Pl
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    227 Muhlenberg Pl Unit 1L

    227 Muhlenberg Pl, Plainfield, NJ 07060
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  3. Building Photo - 1430 Willever St
    Rent Special
    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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  4. 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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  5. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    2101 Park Ave Unit 2

    2101 Park Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
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  6. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    262 Prospect Ave Unit #2

    262 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
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  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    212 Jackson Ave Unit 1

    212 Jackson Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
  10. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    130 Front St Unit 3

    130 Front St, Dunellen, NJ 08812

Plainfield at a Glance

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$1,720
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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

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Grades 9-12
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Plainfield High School

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Grades 9-12
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Hubbard Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Maxson Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Frederic W. Cook Elementary School

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Grades K-5
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Emerson Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
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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 $1,720.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $1,435.

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 $1,720.

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 $2,096.

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 $1,714.

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 $1,104.

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