Rent by ZIP · Union County
Rent in Plainfield, NJ 07062
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,470 (+5.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,881 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,810 | $1,710 | +5.8% | $1,629–1,991 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,040 | $1,930 | +5.7% | $1,836–2,244 | $1,618 ±$160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,470 | $2,340 | +5.6% | $2,223–2,717 | $1,815 ±$102 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,070 | $2,920 | +5.1% | $2,763–3,377 | $2,164 ±$144 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,510 | $3,310 | +6% | $3,159–3,861 | $2,469 ±$708 |
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 07062
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07063 | Plainfield | $2,430 | $1,798 |
| 07060 | Plainfield | $2,360 | $1,791 |
| 07064 | Port Reading | $2,590 | – |
| 07059 | Warren | $2,930 | $1,816 |
| 07065 | Rahway | $2,460 | $2,154 |
| 07058 | Pine Brook | $3,160 | $2,636 |
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.