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Apartments for Rent in North Plainfield NJ - 171 Rentals

North Plainfield, NJ Apartments for Rent

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.


North Plainfield, NJ Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in North Plainfield, NJ?

The average rent in North Plainfield is $1,865. When you rent an apartment in North Plainfield, you can expect to pay as little as $1,533 or as much as $2,453, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in North Plainfield, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in North Plainfield, NJ is $1,533 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in North Plainfield, NJ?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in North Plainfield, NJ is $1,865 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in North Plainfield, NJ?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in North Plainfield, NJ is $2,414 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in North Plainfield, NJ?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in North Plainfield, NJ is $2,453 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is North Plainfield, NJ?

Transit options in North Plainfield vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 34.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in North Plainfield, NJ?

In North Plainfield, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like East End Elementary School, Somerset School, and Stony Brook Elementary School.

What is the top middle school in North Plainfield, NJ?

North Plainfield is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including North Plainfield Middle School.

What is the top high school in North Plainfield, NJ?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for North Plainfield apartments near top-ranking high schools like North Plainfield High School.

What colleges and universities are in North Plainfield, NJ?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in North Plainfield, you’ll have access to Union Co. Coll., Plainfield, Union County College, Cranford, and Rutgers University, Livingston.

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