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The Highlands at South Plainfield
$2,166
1300 Cook Lane, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(973) 786-3226
Top rated for Location
“This place is great. Any maintenance issue and the team is there within the hour. Management is great and super helpful. The amenities are great and the area is nice and quiet. Everyone in the community is nice and the value overall with everything combined is great”
11 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more
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A top choice with premium amenities and location.
The Highlands at South Plainfield shines with top-tier amenities and an unbeatable location. Its pet-friendly policy, allowing both cats and dogs, makes it a joy for pet lovers. Residents rave about the well-maintained environment and prompt, friendly staff. With easy highway access, superb shopping and dining options are just minutes away.
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125 merchant Avenue
$3,700
125 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(732) 326-9030
1 unit available
4 bed
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Pet friendly, Garage, and Recently renovated
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428 Highland Ave
$2,000
428 Highland Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(732) 469-1515
1 unit available
1 bed
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Parking and Recently renovated
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518 East Celebration Way
$2,800
518 East Celebration Way, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(732) 604-7096
1 unit available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed + more
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The Highlands at South Plainfield 713
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 764 sqft
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524 Coppola Dr 2 Bed
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518 East Celebration Way 518
2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1154 sqft
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436 Elsie Ave 3 Bed
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1237 S 10th Street S
$3,000
1237 South 10th Street, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(866) 201-6210
1 unit available
3 bed
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Parking and Recently renovated
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116 Lafayette Place
$3,300
116 Lafayette Place, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4450
1 unit available
4 bed
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Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage, Clubhouse + more
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436 Elsie Ave
$2,800
436 Elsie Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 322-4434
1 unit available
3 bed
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Range, Oven, and Refrigerator
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524 Coppola Dr
$2,400
524 Coppola Drive, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(732) 655-6207
1 unit available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Parking, Gym, Pool, and Clubhouse
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100 Main Street
$4,000
100 Main Street, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(732) 548-5555
1 unit available
5 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, and Hardwood floors
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Top neighborhoods in South Plainfield

Pumptown - New Durham - Stelton

What it’s like to live in Pumptown - New Durham - Stelton

Commuters to NYC or Newark find ideal home base in this South Plainfield neighborhood, where you'll get actual living space instead of a glorified closet. The area sits strategically near major transportation corridors, offering multiple commute options whether you drive or take transit. Most rentals include what Manhattan dwellers consider unimaginable luxuries – assigned parking, in-unit laundry, and enough kitchen space to cook real meals. Spring and Summer Ridge apartments offer particularly good value, with utilities included in many units. You're near enough to Rutgers to access university amenities but far enough to avoid undergraduate chaos. When you need weekend greenery, the Dismal Swamp Preserve offers surprising natural beauty despite its unfortunate name.

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Find an apartment for rent in South Plainfield, NJ

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The average rent in South Plainfield is Ask for a studio, $2,184 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $2,719 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In South Plainfield, the average rent is for a studio, $2,184 for a 1-bedroom, $2,719 for a 2-bedroom, and $2,900 for a 3-bedroom.

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find South Plainfield apartments that allow pets.

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in South Plainfield.

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around South Plainfield. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Kean University, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, College of Saint Elizabeth, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, and Drew University.

Random celebrities abound! If you're a fan of the hit show Band of Brothers, you'll most likely remember some of its most endearing characters, including the one and only Sgt. George Luz. The actor who played him -- Rick Gomez -- hails from South Plainfield. For the younger generation, the bassist for the Jonas Brothers was also born here.

South Plainfield isn't huge, but it's certainly not tiny, either. In fact, it's kind of like a middle-ground borough in New Jersey in terms of size, population and rental and home buying prices. The number of people calling South Plainfield home hovers around 23,000 living in under 8,000 households, making it a pretty close-knit and safe community.

Moving to South Plainfield

Right, so before you move somewhere, what are the sorts of things you want to know? Well, how about real estate prices? They're not too bad as it so happens -- at least, for somewhere so close to the bustle of Manhattan and the suburbs around it. Other boroughs in the area can be a bit more expensive, so you're likely to find a decent range of properties at a variety of prices when you start searching. Be aware, however, that the renter market isn't huge. If you want to rent an apartment or find a studio for rent, you're going to have to strap on your searching boots because nearly 80% of the properties in the area are detached family homes. That said, there's still some scope for singles and couples, with most of the remaining available properties made up of apartment blocks and high rises. In terms of transports, the 114 route takes you straight to Midtown Manhattan, as well as Newark on the 65 route, so transport links are pretty good.

Neighborhoods in South Plainfield

South Plainfield is split between a large neighborhood in the south of the borough and a cluster of small ones in the north. Generally, buying and rental prices are marginally higher in the northern neighborhoods, where access to the coast is slightly easier.

Samptown: A truly suburban neighborhood, the general character and feel of Samptown is largely that of urban sophistication. It's pretty quiet, largely walkable and has a decent percentage of apartment complexes for those seeking premier apartments.

Borough Center: In the northeast you've got Borough Center, nicely bordered by parks and small lakes, with Plainfield Country Club just to the east. As with the entire borough, it has a sophisticated urban feel, and due to the wide streets and parks, is great for those who like to keep on their feet and stay away from the cars and buses.

Plainfield Avenue / Lane Avenue: Right in the center of the northern part of town, you'll find a huge domination of single-family homes, with a severe lacking in other apartment blocks and property types. There's no surprise there, with South Plainfield High School right in the middle of the neighborhood.

Clinton Avenue / Tompkins Avenue: Clinton Avenue /Tompkins Avenue is right in the northwest of town, with prices just about the same as the rest of the borough and higher than about 90% of the rest of New Jersey. It's slightly more urban than the other neighborhoods, although not by much, and also has a high majority of three- to four-bedroom family homes. If you're moving with a family, three-bedroom houses to rent can be found with a little digging.

Living in South Plainfield

South Plainfield is also within commuting distance from Manhattan, but without the exorbitant prices required of big-time city dwellers. If you're working in the Big Apple, it's not a bad idea to move to South Plainfield, whether you're part of a family, a couple or just flying solo for now.

Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ

The Highlands at South Plainfield

125 merchant Avenue

428 Highland Ave

518 East Celebration Way

1237 S 10th Street S

116 Lafayette Place

436 Elsie Ave

524 Coppola Dr

100 Main Street

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Apartments for Rent in South Plainfield, NJ

The Highlands at South Plainfield

125 merchant Avenue

428 Highland Ave

518 East Celebration Way

1237 S 10th Street S

116 Lafayette Place

436 Elsie Ave

524 Coppola Dr

100 Main Street

Top neighborhoods in South Plainfield

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in South Plainfield?

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Living in South Plainfield, NJ

South Plainfield Apartment Renter's Guide

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