Rent by ZIP · Union County
Rent in Plainfield, NJ 07060
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,360 (+4.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,724 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,740 | $1,650 | +5.5% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,414 ±$76 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,930 | $1,840 | +4.9% | $1,737–2,123 | $1,524 ±$90 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,260 | +4.4% | $2,124–2,596 | $1,791 ±$70 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,890 | $2,790 | +3.6% | $2,601–3,179 | $2,128 ±$139 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,280 | $3,140 | +4.5% | $2,952–3,608 | $2,464 ±$361 |
Small Area FMRs for the Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,233.
What renters pay in 07060
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07059 | Warren | $2,930 | $1,816 |
| 07058 | Pine Brook | $3,160 | $2,636 |
| 07062 | Plainfield | $2,470 | $1,815 |
| 07057 | Wallington | $1,990 | $1,803 |
| 07063 | Plainfield | $2,430 | $1,798 |
| 07064 | Port Reading | $2,590 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Union County, NJ · All NJ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.