What is the average apartment size in Plainfield?

The average size for a Plainfield, CT apartment is 948 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Plainfield?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Plainfield is $1,072 per month, a 16.57% decrease from last year’s average of $1,285.

What is the average apartment size in Plainfield?

The typical apartment in Plainfield offers about 948 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Plainfield, CT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Plainfield?

The typical rent budget in Plainfield ranges from to per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, 27% of households rent while 73% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Plainfield is $1,072, a 16.57% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,285.

One-bedroom apartments provide 814 square feet for $892, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,200 offer 1,043 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Plainfield, CT

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,072	948 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$892	814 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,200	1,043 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Plainfield, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Plainfield, CT have decreased by 16.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,285 to $1,072.

What's the typical rent budget in Plainfield, CT?

The largest share of rentals in Plainfield, CT (54%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Plainfield, CT?

1,581 or 27% of the households in Plainfield, CT are renter-occupied while 4,181 or 73% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Plainfield, CT By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Windham	$1,452
Willimantic	$1,368

Plainfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Willimantic is 6% lower than in Windham

$1,368

Willimantic rent is 28% higher than Plainfield average

Average Rent $1,368

$1,452

Windham rent is 35% higher than Plainfield average

Average Rent $1,452

How Plainfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Plainfield	$1,072
Waterbury	$1,476
Bridgeport	$1,703
Danbury	$2,481
Meriden	$1,655
Middletown	$1,883
Norwalk	$2,757
Stamford	$2,962
New Haven	$2,334
Norwich	$1,618
New London	$1,718
West Warwick	$1,972
Coventry	$2,043
Windham	$1,452
Montville	$1,269
Mansfield	$2,664

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Plainfield apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.