Plainfield, NJ rental market
Last updated August 3, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Plainfield, NJ is $2,200.
$2,200
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-$231
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,520 to $4,200.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,600 | 6 |
| $1,700 | 5 |
| $1,800 | 4 |
| $1,900 | 8 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 6 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $231 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,335 | $2,375 |
| Feb | $2,086 | $2,350 |
| Mar | $2,000 | $2,475 |
| Apr | $1,950 | $2,475 |
| May | $2,000 | $2,270 |
| Jun | $2,100 | $2,240 |
| Jul | $2,250 | $2,200 |
| Aug | $2,405 | $2,100 |
| Sep | $2,450 | No data |
| Oct | $2,150 | No data |
| Nov | $2,635 | No data |
| Dec | $2,375 | No data |
Market temperature
The Plainfield, NJ rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Plainfield, NJ is 5% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Plainfield, NJ?
The average rent in Plainfield, NJ is $2,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Plainfield, NJ?
Houses in Plainfield, NJ rent between $1,520 - $4,200 with an average rent of $2,200.
3. How has the rent in Plainfield, NJ changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Plainfield, NJ decreased by $231
4. How much has the rent in Plainfield, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Plainfield, NJ did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in Plainfield, NJ?
There are currently 46 rentals available in Plainfield, NJ.
6. How do rent prices in Plainfield, NJ compare with the national average?
The average rent in Plainfield, NJ is $2,200 — 4.76% higher the national average of $2,100.