
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, NJ from $790 (105 Rentals)
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1001 Pennington Rd

674-684 Stuyvesant Ave

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283 Spring St, Unit unit3

454 W Hanover St

Rush Crossing

457 W State St, Unit S3G I S1D

1101 Edgewood Ave, Unit A13

57 Sanhican Dr

Lafayette House
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Red Oak Manor

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Warner Village Apartments

Birchwood at Hopewell (55+) Community

Parkside Manor

Trenton Watch Factory

455 W State St, Unit S1C

Versailles Apartments

Highgate Apartments

865 Lower Ferry Rd
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1360 Edgewood Ave

172-252-252 Scotch Rd

9-11-11 Sanhican Dr, Unit B7

Greenwood Village

Circle F Lofts

1205 Edgewood Ave, Unit 5 I 3

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2124 Spruce St, Unit 2nd Floor

318 Centre St

Windsor Regency

1356 Edgewood Ave, Unit B
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Alvin E. Gershen Apartments (62+)

Lalor Gardens, LLC

Woodbrook House Apartments

Parkview Apartments

The Gardens at Birmingham

Zachary Arms Apartments

1419 Princeton Ave

457 W State St, Unit 2A

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1114 Chestnut Ave, Unit 2 Bedrooms with attic 2F

1023 Chestnut Ave
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335 Spring St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment A

77 Newkirk Ave

9-11-11 Sanhican Dr, Unit B5

Wingate Apartments, LLC

Brookfield Gardens

Village East

River's Edge Apartments

Brookside Gardens

Eastgate Apartments

Cypress Gardens
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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 | $2,106 | $975 | $2,830 |
| Mercer County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $790 | $7,740 |
| Mercer County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $945 | $7,950 |
| Mercer County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,694 | $1,595 | $8,650 |
| Mercer County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $2,000 | $2,300 |
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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 $1,351. Warner Village Apartments in the Hutchinson Mills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette House | 1 BR/1BaS | 1BR,1BA | $1,351 |
| Warner Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Birchwood at Hopewell (55+) Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Windsor Regency | 3.5 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Lalor Gardens, LLC | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,565 |
| Parkview Apartments | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Gardens at Birmingham | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,579 |
| Zachary Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Brookfield Gardens | $2.06/sq.ft. - 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, NJ
As of August 24, 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 |
| 1115 Hamilton Ave, Unit Upstairs | 1115 Hamilton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+) | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| 1775 Hamilton Ave, Unit Apt #4 | 1775 Hamilton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Seville Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Chambers Lofts | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Gardens at Birmingham | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 2124 Spruce St, Unit 2nd Floor | 2124 Spruce St | 1BR,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 Village East listed at $1,645.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer County Apartment is $1,351 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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