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  • Special offerOff-campus housing

    Frontier Flats

    171 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

    • Special offer! Limited Time Special on 1- and 2-Bedroom Apartments! Sign a 26-month 2-bedroom lease and receive 2 months FREE. Sign a 24-month 1-bedroom lease and receive 1 month FREE. Plus, pay a $599 security deposit. Restrictions may apply.
      Expires September 30, 2025
    Apartment building
    Studio-2 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Air conditioning (central)
    In-unit laundry (W/D)
    Off-campus housingThis community is close to campus, and is convenient for students.

    Available units

    Price may not include required fees and charges
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Unit
    , sortable column
    Sqft, sortable columnAvailable, sortable columnBase rent, sorted ascending
    204Special offer
    Studio, 1 ba
    502
    Nov 1
    $1,670
    206Special offer
    1 bd, 1 ba
    849
    Oct 1
    $1,980
    205Special offer
    1 bd, 1 ba
    782
    Now
    $2,050
    317Special offer
    2 bd, 1 ba
    1,030
    Jan 1
    $2,395
    316Special offer
    2 bd, 1 ba
    1,138
    Oct 1
    $2,475

    What's special

    Newly restored three-story buildingSpacious layoutsLuxury studiosHardwood floors
    LIMITED TIME LEASING OFFER EXPIRING SEPT. 30, 2025: Restrictions may apply. Two months free on a 2-year 2-bedroom lease and pay only a $599 Security Deposit! One month free on a 2-year 1-bedroom lease and pay only a $599 Security Deposit! Frontier Flats offers a unique living experience in a newly restored three-story building near public transit and the Plainfield train station. Retail space occupies the first floor, with luxury studios, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments above. Each unit features spacious layouts, full kitchens with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and access to amenities like a fitness center and garden terrace all in a prime downtown location. Photography in this listing is of the model home. See floor plan for unit layout. *The Flats Collection One and Two Bedroom Back to School 2025 Promotion is only for new tenants at Frontier Flats. New prospective tenants must specifically refer to this promotion during initial contact with a leasing agent. This offer cannot be combined with any other leasing offer, promotion, or discount. This promotion starts on September 1, 2025, and expires on September 30, 2025. This promotion is only applicable with a lease commencement date no later than November 1, 2025. All leases are subject to credit approval. A 26-month term is required to receive the 2-month free promotion on 2-bedroom units. A 24-month term is required to receive the 1-month free on 1-bedroom units. A Credit will be applied once security deposit has been paid, tenant taking possession of the unit and first month of rent owed to the property owner is paid upfront. $599 Security Deposit specifically limited to credit scores of 720 and above by TransUnion Credit Bureau. 163 East Front Renewal LLC reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time. All prices, size of apartments, and fees are subject to change.*

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:8:30 am - 5 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Fitness Center
    • Lounge
    Other
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Security
    • Controlled Access
    Services & facilities
    • Elevator

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer
    • Freezer
    • Microwave Oven
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer
    Cooling
    • Central Air Conditioning
    Flooring
    • Hardwood
    Heating
    • Gas

    Policies

    Lease terms
    • One year
    • More than 1 year
    Pets
    Cats
    • Allowed
    • 1 pet max
    Large dogs
    • Not allowed
    Small dogs
    • Allowed
    • 1 pet max

    Special Features

    • Indoor Courtyard

    Neighborhood: 07060

    Plainfield’s 07060 area centers on historic downtown neighborhoods filled with Victorian homes, apartments, and multi-family houses. Rentals average around $2,100. The community is diverse and vibrant, with a creative spirit, lively local dining, and a strong sense of neighborhood pride that makes it welcoming to newcomers.

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    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Points of Interest

    Groceries

    Distance
    Supremo Food Market0.1 mi
    Sanhoma Liquor1 mi
    Pete's Fish Market0.1 mi
    Star Discount Liquors0.6 mi
    Watchung Liquor Store1 mi
    Frontier Flats has 5 grocery stores within a 1 mile distance.

    Shopping

    Distance
    DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse1 mi
    J C Comics0.9 mi
    CVS Pharmacy1 mi
    Gap Factory1 mi
    Carter's1 mi
    Frontier Flats has 5 shopping centers within a 1 mile distance.

    Parks and recreation

    Distance
    Seidler Field1 mi
    Sandford Ave Bridge0.4 mi
    YWCA of Central New Jersey0.1 mi
    Miss Kim's School of Dance0.8 mi
    Believe MMA0.5 mi
    Frontier Flats has 5 parks and recreation locations within a 1 mile distance.

    Fitness

    Distance
    Seidler Field1 mi
    YWCA of Central New Jersey0.1 mi
    Miss Kim's School of Dance0.8 mi
    Underground Fitness0.2 mi
    Acero Gym0.3 mi
    Frontier Flats has 5 fitness centers within a 1 mile distance.

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    90 / 100
    Very Walkable
    48 / 100
    Some Transit
    53 / 100
    Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Plainfield

    GreatSchools rating

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Frontier Flats?

    Frontier Flats has a walk score of 90, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of Frontier Flats?

    Frontier Flats has a transit score of 48, it has some transit.

    What schools are assigned to Frontier Flats?

    The schools assigned to Frontier Flats include Charles H. Stillman Elementary School, Maxson Middle School, and Plainfield High School.

    Does Frontier Flats have in-unit laundry?

    Yes, Frontier Flats has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.

    What neighborhood is Frontier Flats in?

    Frontier Flats is in the 07060 neighborhood in Plainfield, NJ.

    What are Frontier Flats's policies on pets?

    A maximum of 1 cat is allowed per unit. Large dogs are not allowed. A maximum of 1 small dog is allowed per unit.

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Plainfield, NJ is $2,250.

    Average rent

    $2,250

    Month-over-month

    +$189

    Year-over-year

    -$125

    Available rentals

    43

    Plainfield, NJ Rental Market Data