The Nell
100 S Washington Ave,
Dunellen, NJ 08812
$2,299 - $3,018 | 1-3 Beds
North Plainfield
North Plainfield, NJ
Area Guide
You'll be proud to call this New Jersey borough home
Walkable
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Historic
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Family-Friendly
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NYC
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Outdoors
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Beaches
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With its beautiful homes beneath mature shade trees, sidewalks, and historic downtown with charming buildings housing locally-owned businesses and restaurants along brick-paved walkways, North Plainfield is anything but plain. This jaunty little town is very walkable, and you'll see students in backpacks walking to school, parents pushing strollers to the corner market, and neighbors out for afternoon strolls. It's called the "Proud City," and North Plainfield has plenty to be proud of.
The Washington Park Historic District, home to gorgeous Victorian architecture, features a Victorian Christmas House Tour and Art Exhibit and other walking tours. Washington Rock State Park is a historic site with fantastic views -- this was a lookout point during the American Revolution. The Watchung Reservation, on the north side of the borough, is ideal for hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, and outdoor ice skating.
North Plainfield is just 26 miles from New York City and 16 miles from Newark -- ideal for commuters, especially with access to mass transit. Residents can also enjoy a day at the beach, with area beaches only about 30 minutes away.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in North Plainfield, NJ is $1,528 for a studio, $1,984 for one bedroom, $2,508 for two bedrooms, and $2,453 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Plainfield has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,984/month
737 Sq Ft
Transportation
72
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
34
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
43
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-4
486 Students
5
Public
Grades 5-6
530 Students
3
Public
Grades PK-4
251 Students
3
Public
Grades PK-4
542 Students
2
North Plainfield Middle School
Public
Grades 7-8
489 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,214 Students
2
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Washington Rock State Park
- Spring Lake Park
- Wagner Farm Arboretum
- Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.