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  8. Building Photo - 1171 W Front St
    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
  19. 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
  22. Building Photo - 1003 Putnam Ave
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,450

    1003 Putnam Ave Unit 4

    1003 Putnam Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
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  24. 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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  25. Building Photo - 933 W 3rd St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    933 W 3rd St Unit 2

    933 W 3rd St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Building Photo - 565 Hunter Ave
    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
  30. Building Photo - 212 Jackson Ave
    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

    212 Jackson Ave

    212 Jackson Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
  31. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,850

    1832 E 2nd St Unit 2Fl

    1832 E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
  32. 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
  33. Building Photo - 201 E 9th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100

    201 E 9th St

    201 E 9th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
  38. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,100

    208 E 9th St

    208 E 9th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
  39. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,200

    510 E 7th St

    510 E 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
  40. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200

    705 Park Ave

    705 Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Plainfield at a Glance

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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

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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