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    $2,110+
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    The Quin

    1400 South Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062
    (908) 913-8454
  21. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    960 Glenwood Ave Unit 960 Glenwood

    960 Glenwood Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
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  22. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    1171 W Front St

    1171 W Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
    (848) 224-6588
  29. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,600+
    2 BEDS
    $1,940+

    Greenwood Gardens

    1300 Route 22, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
  34. Building Photo - 126 Duer St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    126 Duer St

    126 Duer St, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
  37. Building Photo - 1430 Willever St
    Rent Special
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    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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  38. 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

    262 Prospect Ave Unit 1

    262 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
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  39. Building Photo - 836 W 6th St
    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

    836 W 6th St Unit #2

    836 W 6th St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
  40. Building Photo - 725 Webster Pl
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    725 Webster Pl

    725 Webster Pl, Plainfield, NJ 07060
  41. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500

    1535 Frank St

    1535 Frank St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
  42. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500

    565 Hunter Ave

    565 Hunter Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
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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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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

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Public
Grades 6-8
775 Students
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Maxson Middle School

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

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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 $1,773.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $1,441.

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 $1,773.

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 $2,127.

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 $1,727.

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 $1,108.

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