Cheap Homes for Rent in Mercer County, NJ from $700 (66 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Mercer County.

property at 286 Spring St

$750

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$750
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 28

286 Spring St

TrentonNJ08618
property at 13A Iron Works Way

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13A Iron Works Way

TrentonNJ08611
property at 320 Cleveland Ave

$1,245

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$1,245
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$1,245

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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320 Cleveland Ave

TrentonNJ08629

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property at 1419 Princeton Ave

$1,595

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$1,595
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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1419 Princeton Ave

EwingNJ08638

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property at 65 Beechwood Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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65 Beechwood Ave, Unit 1

65 Beechwood Ave
TrentonNJ08618
property at 63 Spring St

$1,836

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$1,836
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$1,836

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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63 Spring St

TrentonNJ08618

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property at 106 Silver Ct

$1,850

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$1,850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

106 Silver Ct, Unit 106 Silver Court

106 Silver Ct
TrentonNJ08690

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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 $1,335. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$1,335
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,370
Birchwood at Hopewell (55+) Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Windsor Regency3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Lalor Gardens, LLC1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,540
Woodbrook House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
Parkview Apartments1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,575
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,579
Zachary Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Brookfield Gardens$2.06/sq.ft. - 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, NJ

As of August 15, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Genesis Village2 Bedroom Typical2BR,3BA$1.25
Parkside Court1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.19
Rush Crossing3 Br 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.19
1115 Hamilton Ave, Unit Upstairs1115 Hamilton Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+)Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
1775 Hamilton Ave, Unit Apt #41775 Hamilton Ave1BR,1BA$1.55
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
Chambers Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.67
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.58
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Mercer County

What type of rentals are currently available in Mercer County?

There are currently 455 Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $790 to $8,650. There are also 219 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mercer County ranging from $750 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mercer County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mercer County ranges from $750 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,012.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mercer County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mercer County range from $1,595 to $8,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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