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

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Zachary Arms Apartments
$1,495 - $1,795
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$1,445 - $1,745
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$1,495 - $1,795
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Zachary Arms Apartments

1 Zachary LnHamilton, NJ 08620
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Parkview Apartments
$1,550 - $2,195
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$1,520 - $2,165
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$1,550 - $2,195
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Parkview Apartments

1424 Nottingham WayHamilton, NJ 08609
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Brookside Gardens
$1,625 - $2,300
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$1,595 - $2,270
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$1,625 - $2,300
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Brookside Gardens

1 Bradford AveHamilton, NJ 08610
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Hamilton Estates Apartments
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$1,699 - $2,019
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$1,685 - $2,005
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$1,699 - $2,019
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Hamilton Estates Apartments

122 Estates BlvdHamilton, NJ 08610
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130 Bayard St

130 Bayard StTrenton, NJ 08611
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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 Lafayette House in the Mill Hill neighborhood priced from $1,179. Trenton Watch Factory in the Hutchinson Mills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mercer County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$1,179
Trenton Watch Factory1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Chambers Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC1BR GROUND FLOOR1BR,1BA$1,450
Zachary Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
Lalor Gardens, LLC1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,530

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, NJ

As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mercer County area is the $1.38 price per square foot 440 Ewingville Rd Model at 440 Ewingville Rd, Unit 1 in the in the King's Gate North and East neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Mercer County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Typical Model at Genesis Village starting at $2,400 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Combs Farm neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercer County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
440 Ewingville Rd, Unit 1440 Ewingville Rd5BR,3BA$1.38
Genesis Village2 Bedroom Typical2BR,3BA$1.20
Parkside Court1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.19
Rush Crossing3 Br 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.19
1607 S Olden Ave, Unit Apt B1607 S Olden Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.56
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC1BR GROUND FLOOR1BR,1BA$1.77
1850 S Clinton Ave, Unit 21850 S Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$1.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mercer County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mercer County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mercer County is at Ewing Town Center Apartments listed at $1,745.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer County Apartment is $1,179 at Lafayette House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mercer County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mercer County is starting from $1,579 at The Gardens at Birmingham.

What is the most affordable Mercer County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mercer County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rush Crossing and starts from $1,791.

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