
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cranbury, NJ from $800 (50 Rentals)
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909 Ravens Crest Dr
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Garden View Apartments

Hunters Glen

Royal Oaks and East Garden

The Crest at Princeton Meadows

Windsor Castle

eaves West Windsor

The Crossings at Plainsboro

Addison at Princeton Meadows

1208 Ravens Crest Dr, Unit 1208

Southridge Woods
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Deer Creek

Wynbrook West

131 Wood Mill Dr

Lofts at Helmetta

Princeton Orchards Apartments

The Woods East Windsor

Valor Pointe

The Hamlet at Bear Creek

Kensington Arms

Twin Rivers Apartments
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Townhouse Gardens

1508 Ravens Crest Dr

Dorchester Arms

1908 Ravens Crest Dr

1103 Aspen Dr

1105 Aspen Dr

Chestnut Willow

Princeton Arms

Princeton Arms West

414 Ravens Crest Dr
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2107 Ravens Crest Dr

Kensington Arms

4906 Ravens Crest Dr

Princeton Horizon Apartments

Windsor Commons

Kingston Terrace

227C Manchester Ln

227A Manchester Ln

Wyncrest at East Windsor

Plainsboro Village Center Residential
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Cranbury, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cranbury?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Cranbury Studio Apartments | $1,754 | $1,525 | $2,063 |
| Cheap Cranbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,014 | $3,580 |
| Cheap Cranbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $897 | $4,333 |
| Cheap Cranbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,238 | $1,033 | $4,949 |
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Cheapest Available Cranbury Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cranbury, NJ is a Studio unit found at Quail Ridge Apartments in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,525. Windsor Regency in the Turnpike West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cranbury apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Windsor Regency | 3.5 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Deerfield Westerlea | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Hunters Glen | 1×1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
| Royal Oaks and East Garden | 1 bed A Royal Oaks | 1BR,1BA | $1,849 |
| The Crest at Princeton Meadows | The Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1,893 |
| Village East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,970 |
| Addison at Princeton Meadows | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Kingston Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,004 |
| Deer Creek | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,005 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranbury, NJ
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cranbury area is the $2.78 price per square foot Coventry I Enhanced Model at Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal in the in the Princeton Manor neighborhood starting from $3,529. The second greatest value Cranbury apartment is the $2.28/sq.ft. - The Arlington Model at Windsor Woods starting at $2,815 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cranbury apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal | Coventry I Enhanced | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| Windsor Woods | $2.28/sq.ft. - The Arlington | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| Wynbrook West | 2 BEDROOMS | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Southridge Woods | $2.36/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Deerfield Westerlea | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| eaves West Windsor | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| The Woods East Windsor | BLOSSOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Royal Oaks and East Garden | 1 bed A Royal Oaks | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Kingston Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| The Crest at Princeton Meadows | The Summit | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cranbury Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cranbury?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cranbury is at Quail Ridge Apartments listed at $1,525.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cranbury Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cranbury Apartment is $1,525 at Windsor Regency.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cranbury Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cranbury is starting from $1,950 at Windsor Regency.
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