Last updated July 15, 2026

Average Rent in North Plainfield, NJ & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in North Plainfield, NJ. Updated daily.

Market Average

$2,503/mo

Lowest Available

$2,385/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

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Units Listed

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Is Rent Going Up or Down in North Plainfield, NJ?

As of July 2026, the average rent in North Plainfield, NJ is $2,503 per month across 1 apartment community and 2 available units.

The most affordable option is Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield starting at $2,385/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,503/mo.

Prices range from $2,385 to $2,620 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 1 units are currently listed.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in North Plainfield, NJ

1 Bed

$2,503

from $2,385 · 2 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in North Plainfield, NJ

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield	$2,385/mo	$2,503/mo	2	4.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in North Plainfield, NJ

What is the average rent in North Plainfield, NJ?

The average rent in North Plainfield, NJ is $2,503 per month as of July 2026, based on 2 units across 1 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in North Plainfield, NJ?

The current average rent in North Plainfield, NJ is $2,503/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in North Plainfield, NJ?

The most affordable apartment in North Plainfield, NJ is Eagle Rock Apartments at North Plainfield with units starting at $2,385/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in North Plainfield, NJ?

A 1-bedroom apartment in North Plainfield, NJ averages $2,503/mo, with prices starting at $2,385/mo across 2 available units.

How many apartments are available in North Plainfield, NJ?

There are 2 units available across 1 apartment communities in North Plainfield, NJ.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in North Plainfield, NJ?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$100,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,503/mo.

Comfortable income

$120,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,385/mo), you need to earn at least $95,000/year.

Cost of living in North Plainfield, NJ

We only have live rent data for North Plainfield, NJ so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,503	daily refresh
Estimated total	$2,503/mo	$30,036/year

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.

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