Apartments for rent in North Plainfield, NJ

Overview of North Plainfield

The borough of North Plainfield is located in northeastern New Jersey, approximately six miles north of Edison and 15 miles southwest of Newark. The town is situated in Somerset County and is considered part of the Newark metropolitan area. North Plainfield apartments for rent offer an excellent way to join the growing population of more than 22,000 spread across the 2.79 square miles of land. 

The borough sits at the base of New Jersey's Watchung Mountains and affords its residents close proximity and easy transportation to New York City, New Brunswick, Trenton and Princeton. Newark Liberty International Airport is only a half-hour drive away, providing endless options for travel around the world.

Living in North Plainfield, NJ

North Plainfield was settled by the Dutch before the American Revolution and was originally part of Warren Township, known as "Blue Hills." North Plainfield was incorporated in 1872, and in its early days, was primarily a cluster of small, family-own farms.

North Plainfield is a diverse community with a wide array of housing options to match. People can find single-family homes, multi-unit buildings and modern apartment complexes. The borough's website maintains that all residents benefit from the sponsored recreation, youth services and numerous opportunities for cultural affairs. To further complement the diverse community, a wide variety of local churches, community organizations and service clubs offer something for everyone.

North Plainfield Attractions and Special Events

Residents of North Plainfield apartments and visitors have many interesting attractions at their disposal. The North Plainfield Public Library prides itself in offering visitors and residents opportunities to learn more about the borough's historic and cultural background. The Drake House Museum is also a popular historical site, which was previously Washington's headquarters.

North Plainfield residents enjoy numerous community-sponsored events such as the Halloween parade, Easter egg hunts and fishing derby. The Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary is another nearby attraction for close encounters with nature, encompassing roughly 276 acres of woodland, field and floodplain habitat and home to more than 200 species of wildlife.

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