
Cheap Homes for Rent in Mercer County, NJ from $700 (50 Rentals)
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515 Eagles Chase Dr

9-11-11 Sanhican Dr, Unit B8

9-11-11 Sanhican Dr, Unit A4

362 Brunswick Ave, Unit 1

1100 Edgewood Ave, Unit A7

1100 Edgewood Ave, Unit B8

1100 Edgewood Ave, Unit A3

1100 Edgewood Ave, Unit B6

1100 Edgewood Ave, Unit A5
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1100 Edgewood Ave, Unit A1

1100 Edgewood Ave, Unit A14

1100 Edgewood Ave, Unit A8

9-11-11 Sanhican Dr, Unit A2

455 W State St, Unit L3E

455 W State St, Unit L3A

455 W State St, Unit M3F

844 Lower Ferry Rd
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169 Snowden Ln

446 Centre St

33 Hills Pl

55 Christoph Ave

805 Prospect St

166 Jersey St

1030 Genesee St

217 Hamilton Ave, Unit 1

2566 Nottingham Way

35 Chase St
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28 Nordacs

412 Stuyvesant Ave

680 Southard St

28 Dexter St

623 Beatty St

709 Mulberry St

49 Garden View Ter, Unit 5

138-138 Reeger Ave

9 Butler St
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564 Grand Ave

564 Grand Ave

564 Grand Ave

564 Grand Ave

622 Lamberton St

53 Kelsey Ave

215 Shady Ln

R2 Avon Dr E

68 Aspen Ct

38 Fountain Ave

41 Edgemere Ave
Mercer County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Mercer County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Mercer County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,357 | $1,600 | $3,500 |
Mercer County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,387 | $1,750 | $6,000 |
Mercer County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,712 | $1,950 | $8,250 |
Mercer County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,890 | $2,400 | $8,400 |
Mercer County 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,116 | $750 | $6,000 |
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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 Residences at Herrontown in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood priced from $710. Lafayette House in the Mill Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,280. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mercer County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Residences at Herrontown | 30% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
Lafayette House | 1 BR/1BaS | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
Warner Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Circle F Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
Birchwood at Hopewell (55+) Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Chambers Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,367 |
Trenton Watch Factory | A20 | 1BR,1BA | $1,378 |
Greenwood Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Nottingham Apartments in Hamilton, NJ | Classic 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, NJ
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mercer County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Typical Model at Genesis Village in the in the Combs Farm neighborhood starting from $2,400. 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. |
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Genesis Village | 2 Bedroom Typical | 2BR,3BA | $1.20 |
Parkside Court | 1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
110 N Stockton St, Unit 2 | 110 N Stockton St | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Seville Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+) | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
The Gardens at Birmingham | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
1775 Hamilton Ave, Unit Apt #1 | 1775 Hamilton Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
208 Norway Ave, Unit #2 | 208 Norway Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Roebling Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
283 Spring St, Unit 1 | 283 Spring St | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Mercer County
What type of rentals are currently available in Mercer County?
There are currently 428 Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $700 to $12,278. There are also 177 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mercer County ranging from $750 to $8,400.
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 $8,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,918.
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 $984 to $12,278, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,006.
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