Apartments For Rent in North Plainfield, NJ

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Apartments For Rent Near North Plainfield, NJ

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What Locals Say about North Plainfield

Review Highlights

North Plainfield pulses with family-friendly ease, quick NYC links, parks and affordable homes. Residents praise safety, friendly neighbors, walkable shops, parks, and easy commutes. Gripes include traffic, limited train access, parking hassles, some noise and sporadic crime.
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  • Mell
    "I lived in this area for 10 years and great to have a family and police is great and professional the only problem is cars parking and getting on the nyc bus"
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  • Michele Adamo
    "I work in nyc and ride the bus it’s about 1 15 minutes each way but it’s a great place to raise a family, it’s safe and the schools are good, I love my neighborhood "
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  • Tekle905diaz
    "Good neighborhood calm peaceful Safe schools district are good Good neighborhood calm peaceful Safe schools district are good "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not bad to take a bus to NY city. Train is far from the town. To drive by car is convenient but expensive given the rates of toll to be paid."
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  • Michele A
    "I’ve lived here for 20 years, raised my kids here, the area is family friendly and safe, it’s more house than I need but love the area, the convenient shopping the commute ease to the city for work, and love it in the summer the backyard and friendly neighborhood makes it feel like a real retreat after a week of working in the city. Good schools to boot. "
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  • Jhansy S.
    "I like they have special careful and always use a dog leash and keep clean the neighborhood I means pick up your pet's excrement."
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  • Hassanellis
    "Great place to live and raise a family. Very safe and accessible to New York via highway and public transportation. "
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  • Sleater6
    "It is a very diverse town. It has Lots of restaurants. There’s a couple parks wildlife and a historic district. "
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  • Monalisatwinkle
    "It’s quite, friendly and good for family to stay. Nearby costco walmart and other groceries. All kind "
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  • Sleater6
    "There a couple parks in the town that the dogs might like.’ Plenty of Non Highway roads to take walks on. "
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  • Zeecruz99
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for years and it is safe. People are friendly and watch out for one another."
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  • Shannon J.
    "A lot of the roads are one way, which makes it difficult to walk in a loop. Overall, the town is quiet and open "
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  • Marvie K.
    "Rural small town in north central jersey. Very economical in terms of commuting in every direction from this city."
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  • Scarley R.
    "North plainfield is a very quite and small town non violent and very friendly. Also sometimes there maybe traffic but our town has many ways around the busy streets. "
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  • Scarley R.
    "Everything seems to be very close not a problem commuting around. I have a car and traffic isnt that bad and other drivers are good drivers not aware of any frequent car accidents"
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  • Ed J.
    "We have block parties, neighborhood cookouts, play billiards at neighbors house, card parties. We watch out for each other, ie notify if left garage open, stranger walking on property, etc."
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  • Ilonalenart27
    "It’s a lovely town. My neighbors are all very friendly. And all my neighbors your dogs and they pick up after them just like we do. I know the shopping stores or mile away. Postman is wonderful and we always get to chat. Lovely people here. And they just fix the roads to. I highly recommend North Plainfield. It’s getting nicer every year."
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  • Cattidore
    "Great neighborhood for kids to make friends and do sports! There’s farmers markets and local stores to get fresh produce as well. "
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  • Saeed
    "Close to public transportation, downtown, and major shopping stores. The area is safe and police respond promptly. Both ends of town are majority single family homes and are well maintained."
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  • Marva R.
    "Historical home showcase and their annual yard sale. Farmer's Market. Fireworks... Sports club and so many more"
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  • North Plainfield Resident
    "Lovely neighborhoods. Working professionals and great for kids. Park like setting with lots of trees. "
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  • Ryan A.
    "I’m not so sure about events but I love all the different cultures that we have. We’re right next to a Jewish boys school while some of the best Colombian, Salvadoran, and soul food spots are right here. "
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  • Khudz85
    "safe neighborhood. very quiet and has nearby parks for children to play.. diverse community and friendly people "
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  • Illusion .
    "A lot of cars drive by, heavy traffic! Big high school near by! Never really quite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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  • Alice C.
    "Lots of family’s dogs, kids galore. Lots of schools. Everything is in walking distance. There is a ton of history in this town. Police are okay. "
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  • Marva R.
    " Dogs are walked regularly. The sidewalk makes dog walking easier. Also, it is safe for dog walking because the area is very family oriented. "
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  • Thais C.
    "I dont like to live in this neighborhood because there a are too many thiefs and the education is too bad for our kids "
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  • Amandamartistry
    "Great access to public transportation & major highways. Centrally located. 55 minutes from New York City via train and car. About 6 minutes from train station. "
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Average Rent Trends in North Plainfield, NJ

Rent in North Plainfield, NJ varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Nov 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$1,853
Jul 2025$1,908
Aug 2025$2,300
Sep 2025$2,300
Oct 2025$2,067
Nov 2025$2,350
Dec 2025$2,150
Jan 2026$1,995
Feb 2026$2,000
Mar 2026$2,018
Apr 2026$2,228
May 2026$2,000
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Houses were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,839$2,300$2,500—$1,950
Townhomes——$2,775—$2,775
Apartments and Condos$1,850$2,100$2,500—$1,950
Houses$1,875$2,200$2,500—$1,858
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in North Plainfield, NJ

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in North Plainfield, NJ?
    The average rent of an apartment in North Plainfield, NJ is $1,995 per month. This is about 3% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in North Plainfield, NJ?
    The average rent of a house in North Plainfield, NJ is $1,858 per month. This is about 4% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in North Plainfield, NJ?
    The average rent of a townhome in North Plainfield, NJ is $2,775 per month. This is about 44% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in North Plainfield, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in North Plainfield, NJ was lowest in Jun 2025 when it was $1,853 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in North Plainfield, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in North Plainfield, NJ was highest in Nov 2025 when it was $2,350 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in North Plainfield, NJ?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in North Plainfield, NJ is $1,839 per month. That is about $264 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in North Plainfield, NJ?
    There are 26 available rental listings in North Plainfield, NJ.
  • What are some cities near North Plainfield, NJ?
    Some nearby cities include: Plainfield, Watchung, Dunellen, Green Brook Township, Fanwood. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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