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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. Chambers Lofts in the Mercerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mercer County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at Herrontown30% AMI1BR,1BA$710
Chambers LoftsA41BR,1BA$1,245
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,320
Birchwood at Hopewell (55+) Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Nottingham Apartments in Hamilton, NJClassic 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Versailles Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,525
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,549
Sharon Arms1 BR1BR,1BA$1,570
Woodbrook House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, NJ

As of June 16, 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 19 Pershing Ave Model at 19 Pershing Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,000 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Mill Hill 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$1.20
19 Pershing Ave, Unit 119 Pershing Ave3BR,2BA$1.76
Parkside Court1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.19
1720 Old Trenton Rd, Unit 2nd Floor1720 Old Trenton Rd1BR,1.5BA$1.21
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Carlton Apartments2 Bedroom Willow2BR,1BA$1.95
Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+)1x11BR,1BA$1.90
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.53
Colonial Gardens Trenton ProudLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Chambers LoftsA41BR,1BA$1.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Mercer County

What type of rentals are currently available in Mercer County?

There are currently 426 Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $710 to $12,287. There are also 150 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mercer County ranging from $750 to $13,500.

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 $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,245.

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 $12,287, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,006.

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