What is the average apartment size in North Plainfield?

The average size for a North Plainfield, NJ apartment is 801 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 North Plainfield?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in North Plainfield is $2,084 per month, a 0.38% decrease from last year’s average of $2,092.

What is the average apartment size in North Plainfield?

The typical apartment in North Plainfield offers about 801 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

North Plainfield, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in North Plainfield ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in North Plainfield?

In North Plainfield, 57% of households rent while 43% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in North Plainfield is $2,084, a 0.38% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,092.

One-bedroom apartments provide 752 square feet for $1,916, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,504 offer 934 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in North Plainfield, NJ

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,084	801 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,916	752 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,504	934 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

North Plainfield, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in North Plainfield, NJ have decreased by 0.38% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,092 to $2,084.

What's the typical rent budget in North Plainfield, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in North Plainfield, NJ (54%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in North Plainfield, NJ?

4,222 or 57% of the households in North Plainfield, NJ are renter-occupied while 3,157 or 43% are owner-occupied.

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How North Plainfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Jersey City	$3,786
Jersey Shore	$2,164
Newark	$1,741
East Orange	$1,868
Elizabeth	$1,871
Bayonne	$2,604
Hoboken	$4,577
Paterson	$1,718
Summit	$2,852
Camden	$1,426
Carteret	$2,427
Metuchen	$2,916
Garwood	$3,208
Middlesex	$2,277
Roselle	$2,207
South Plainfield	$2,545
Highland Park	$2,291
New Providence	$2,173
North Plainfield	$2,084

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 North 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.