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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, NJ

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, NJ. 95 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $1,700 Apartments Under $1,900 Apartments Under $2,100 Apartments Under $2,300 Apartments Under $2,500

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a logo of a train station with a clock
    19
    1 day ago

    526 North Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812
    1 BED $1,124
    2 BEDS $1,876
    3 BEDS $1,753
  • A white house with red stripes on the windows and a red door.
    Today

    955F East Front Street, Plainfield, NJ 7062
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,269

Apartments Under $1,700

  • A kitchen with a blue refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
    Today

    706 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 7090
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator, white stove, and white oven.
    Today

    710 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 7090
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $1,522

Apartments Under $1,900

Apartments Under $2,100

  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    5
    Today

    1000 North Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062
    STUDIO $1,957
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,616+
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a tiled floor.
    Today

    307 Franklin Place, Plainfield, NJ 7060
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,958
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A room with a black tile floor and white walls.
    Today

    330 Franklin Place, Plainfield, NJ 7060
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,958
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a large island and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Today

    408 East Front Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
    1 BED $2,000
    2 BEDS $2,500
  • a living room with a table and a ceiling fan
    46
    Today

    16 Lenox Court, Piscataway, NJ 08854
    1 BED $2,015+
    2 BEDS $2,545+
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  • a living room with a couch table and chairs and a fireplace
    28
    1 day ago

    1 Crystal Ridge Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
    1 BED $2,034+
    2 BEDS $2,499+

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    54
    Today

    107A Rivervale Court, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
    1 BED $2,070+
    2 BEDS $2,755

Apartments Under $2,300

  • the logo of the src realty and management company
    5
    Today

    208-212 Hamilton Boulevard, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
    2 BEDS $2,100
  • a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    40
    Today

    101-616 Goodmans Crossing, Clark, NJ 07066
    1 BED $2,150+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 36
    Resident Rated
    Rent Specials
    A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. A white bedroom with a large bed and a window.
    4.0
    Today

    1330 Randolph Road, Plainfield, NJ 07060
    13 Units available
    1 BED $2,265+
    2 BEDS $2,493+
    A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. A white bedroom with a large bed and a window. A room with a pool table and a ping pong table. A gym with a variety of equipment and a wall with exercise motivation words.
    Property reviews
    5/5 Anonymous on Feb 1, 2024

    There is a high pitched noise that is always audible in and outside the apt

    5/5 Lawrence on Nov 22, 2023

    Love it here great staff clean building plenty of parking

Apartments Under $2,500

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    18
    Today

    67 Old New Brunswick Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854
    1 BED $2,320+
    2 BEDS $2,835+
  • A modern kitchen with a black granite countertop and stainless steel appliances.
    8
    Today

    100 S Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
    1 BED $2,343+
    2 BEDS $2,700+
  • A kitchen with wooden floors and stainless steel appliances.
    1 day ago

    998 Washington Avenue, Green Brook Township, NJ 08812
    2 BEDS $2,350
  • an open kitchen and living room with a couch and a tv
    18
    1 day ago

    250 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,800+
  • A large white building with a parking lot in front.
    Today

    50 Mt. Bethel Rd, Warren, NJ 07090
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,600+
  • A living room with brown furniture and a wooden floor.
    1 day ago

    101 Morril Drive, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
    4 BEDS $3,800
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    1 day ago

    364 Brightwood Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090
    3 BEDS $3,950
  • a yellow house with a red porch and a tree
    6
    Today

    203 S. Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a white house with cars parked in a parking lot
    1 day ago

    SAW - 506 Boulevard, Westfield, NJ 07090
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a dishwasher and two windows
    Today

    112 Cacciola Place, Westfield, NJ 07090
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Getting around in Plainfield, NJ

82 /100
Very Walkable
47 /100
Some Transit
55 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 82, Transit Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 55

Frequently asked questions

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Plainfield, NJ?

Cheap apartments in Plainfield, NJ are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Plainfield, NJ?

A cheap apartment in Plainfield, NJ offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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