
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hightstown, NJ from $800 (52 Rentals)
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Wynbrook West

Kensington Arms

Townhouse Gardens

Dorchester Arms

Kensington Arms

Princeton Arms West

Place at Plainsboro

Village East

Windsor Regency
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Sharon Arms

Quail Ridge Apartments

Towne Mews

The Crest at Princeton Meadows

Princeton Lakeview Apartments

Garden View Apartments

Hunters Glen

Woodmere at Hamilton

Windsor Castle

Brookwood Gardens
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Addison at Princeton Meadows

Deer Creek

The Crossings at Plainsboro

The Woods East Windsor

eaves West Windsor

Waterside Villas

Windsor Woods

The Mews at Princeton Junction

Princeton Orchards Apartments

Lofts at Princeton
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Valor Pointe

The Hamlet at Bear Creek

Twin Rivers Apartments

Princeton Arms North

R2 Avon Dr E

1105 Aspen Dr

2307 Aspen Dr

1700 Ravens Crest Dr

4910 Ravens Crest Dr

311 Aspen Dr
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2107 Ravens Crest Dr

4901 Ravens Crest Dr

4906 Ravens Crest Dr

1609 Ravens Crest Dr

Windsor Commons

Wyncrest at East Windsor

Parc at Princeton Junction

1006 Aspen Dr

The Mercer at Lawrence Station

5 Old Trenton Rd
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Hightstown, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hightstown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hightstown Studio Apartments | $2,176 | $1,500 | $2,884 |
| Hightstown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $1,273 | $3,581 |
| Hightstown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,666 | $897 | $4,399 |
| Hightstown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,604 | $1,033 | $4,428 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hightstown, NJ
Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026Current apartment rentals in the Hightstown, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hightstown Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hightstown East Windsor | $5,500 | $1,700 | 10 |
Cheapest Available Hightstown Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hightstown, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Windsor Regency in the Turnpike West neighborhood priced from $1,525. Quail Ridge Apartments in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,606. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hightstown apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Regency | 3.5 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Quail Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,606 |
| Deerfield Westerlea | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Crest at Princeton Meadows | The Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1,674 |
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Garden View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| Hunters Glen | 1×1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
| Woodmere at Hamilton | 1 Bedroom w/Country Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Brookwood Gardens | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Addison at Princeton Meadows | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hightstown, NJ and Nearby
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hightstown area is the $1.91 price per square foot Canary Model at Princeton Terrace At West Windsor in the in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Hightstown apartment is the B Model at Plainsboro Village Center Residential starting at $2,500 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hightstown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Terrace At West Windsor | Canary | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.91 |
| Plainsboro Village Center Residential | B | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Deerfield Westerlea | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Crest at Princeton Meadows | The Crown | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Woodmere at Hamilton | 1 Bedroom w/Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Towne Mews | 4.5 Room 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Woods East Windsor | BLOSSOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Brookwood Gardens | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Garden View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hightstown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hightstown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hightstown is at Quail Ridge Apartments listed at $1,606.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hightstown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hightstown Apartment is $1,525 at Windsor Regency.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hightstown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hightstown is starting from $1,895 at Windsor Regency.
What is the most affordable Hightstown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hightstown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Woods and starts from $2,985.
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