Citivillage at Plainfield Station
321 E 3rd St,
Plainfield, NJ 07060
$1,750 - $2,700 | Studio - 2 Beds
The second largest municipality in Union County, Plainfield is nicknamed “The Queen City” because of early comparisons to Denver, Colorado for its proximity to natural springs and the Watchung Mountains. Just a short train ride from Manhattan today, Plainfield is considered to be a New York City suburb, boasting the diverse benefits of urban and suburban living.
Primarily a residential area, Plainfield offers plenty of things to do. Residents and visitors can stroll through wide tree-lined streets, admire Victorian architecture in ten historic districts, attend Plainfield Symphony Orchestra concerts, stop by an award-winning public library, and visit the Shakespeare Garden in the expansive Cedar Brook Park. Plainfield also presents a variety of markets, shops, and restaurants in its commercial district stretched along Front Street.
Getting around from Plainfield is easy with access to multiple NJ Transit railroad stations, the Garden State Parkway, and Interstates 78 and 287.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Plainfield, NJ is $1,380 for a studio, $1,686 for one bedroom, $1,935 for two bedrooms, and $1,611 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plainfield has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
389 Students
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Grades K-5
509 Students
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649 Students
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Grades K-8
623 Students
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Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies
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356 Students
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775 Students
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623 Students
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818 Students
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies
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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.