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  13. Building Photo - 173 Metlars Ln
    5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,095

    173 Metlars Ln

    173 Metlars Ln, Piscataway, NJ 08854
  14. Building Photo - 12 Carriage Pl
    2 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,250

    12 Carriage Pl

    12 Carriage Pl, Edison, NJ 08820
  15. 5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,500

    116 Smith St

    116 Smith St, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
  25. 2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,850

    374 Draco Rd

    374 Draco Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854
  26. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,800

    7 Cactus Ct

    7 Cactus Ct, Edison, NJ 08820
  30. 3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $3,800

    114 Orion Rd

    114 Orion Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854
  35. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,450+
    2 BEDS
    $2,765+

    Village Commons

    1 Limelight Ct, Edison, NJ 08820

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$2,349
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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.

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South Plainfield High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,044 Students
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South Plainfield Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
553 Students
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John E. Riley Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
367 Students
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John F. Kennedy Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
256 Students
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Franklin Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
270 Students
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Grant Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
568 Students
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Roosevelt Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
472 Students

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