Plainfield, NJ rental market
What is the average rent in Plainfield, NJ?
Last updated November 6, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Plainfield, NJ is $2,339.
$2,339
+$139
-$120
60
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,185 to $8,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 7 |
| $1,800 | 7 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 6 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 5 |
| $2,500 | 7 |
| $2,600 | 4 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 3 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $121 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 | $2,250 |
| Oct | $2,150 | $2,250 |
| Nov | $2,635 | $2,200 |
| Dec | $2,375 | No data |
Market temperature
The Plainfield, NJ rental market temperature is COOL. 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.
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Rent in Plainfield, NJ is 17% 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 $2,339.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Plainfield, NJ?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $1,650 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $1,850 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $2,428 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $2,800 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is $3,875 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Plainfield, NJ?
Houses in Plainfield, NJ rent between $1,185 - $8,500 with an average rent of $2,339.
8. How has the rent in Plainfield, NJ changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Plainfield, NJ decreased by $121
9. How much has the rent in Plainfield, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Plainfield, NJ increased by $139
10. How many available rentals are there in Plainfield, NJ?
There are currently 60 rentals available in Plainfield, NJ.
11. How do rent prices in Plainfield, NJ compare with the national average?
The average rent in Plainfield, NJ is $2,339 — 16.95% higher the national average of $2,000.