
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, NJ from $700 (81 Rentals)
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1001 Pennington Rd

674-684 Stuyvesant Ave

9-11-11 Sanhican Dr, Unit B4

202-204 E Hanover St, Unit 4G

320 Cleveland Ave

Rush Crossing

674 Stuyvesant Ave

457 W State St, Unit S3G I S1D

268 Weber Ave
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Lafayette House

Parkside Manor

Red Oak Manor

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Warner Village Apartments

Lalor Gardens, LLC

Birchwood at Hopewell (55+) Community

Trenton Watch Factory

Highgate Apartments

Greenwood Village

Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC
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172-252-252 Scotch Rd

319 Market St

1360 Edgewood Ave, Unit 1360-B

Nottingham Apartments

Circle F Lofts

Chambers Lofts

Windsor Regency

The Gardens at Birmingham

Alvin E. Gershen Apartments (62+)

Versailles Apartments
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Parkview Apartments

Zachary Arms Apartments

1419 Princeton Ave

Deerfield Westerlea

457 W State St

1023 Chestnut Ave

Eastgate Apartments

Village East
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Cypress Gardens

Parkside Court

Yorkshire Village Senior 55+

Seville Lofts

746 Centre St

902 Hughes Dr

216 Mott St

Residences at Herrontown
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Mercer County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mercer County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Studio Apartments | $2,019 | $975 | $2,910 |
| Mercer County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $790 | $8,340 |
| Mercer County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,024 | $945 | $8,500 |
| Mercer County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,657 | $1,595 | $10,000+ |
| Mercer County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,120 | $1,700 | $7,000 |
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Cheapest Available Mercer County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mercer County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Luther Towers in the Mill Hill neighborhood priced from $1,250. Lalor Gardens, LLC in the Mercerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,370. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mercer County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Towers | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Lalor Gardens, LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,370 |
| Warner Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Birchwood at Hopewell (55+) Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Lafayette House | 1+D/1.5B | 1BR,1BA | $1,376 |
| Trenton Watch Factory | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC | 1BR GROUND FLOOR | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Greenwood Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Circle F Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Nottingham Apartments | Classic One Bedroom: One Month Free Rent at Not... | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, NJ
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mercer County area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Typical Model at Genesis Village in the in the Combs Farm neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Mercer County apartment is the 1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft. Model at Parkside Court starting at $1,970 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the East Trenton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercer County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Village | 2 Bedroom Typical | 2BR,3BA | $1.25 |
| Parkside Court | 1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Rush Crossing | 3 Br 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+) | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Seville Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| The Gardens at Birmingham | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Lafayette House | 1+D/1.5B | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Deerfield Westerlea | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Trenton Watch Factory | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC | 1BR GROUND FLOOR | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mercer County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mercer County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mercer County is under $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mercer County?
The cheapest apartment in Mercer County is Luther Towers which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Mercer County costs $3,345.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mercer County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Mercer County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mercer County?
Cheap apartments in Mercer County have an average cost of $154 which is $3,191 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mercer County.
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