Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plainsboro, NJ from $500 (65 Rentals)

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property at 2309 Aspen Dr

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

2309 Aspen Dr, Unit 2309, Unit 2309

2309 Aspen Dr
PlainsboroNJ08536

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property at 2005 Ravens Crest Dr

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2005 Ravens Crest Dr

PlainsboroNJ08536
property at 1105 Aspen Dr

$1,750

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1105 Aspen Dr

PlainsboroNJ08536

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property at 246 N Harrison St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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246 N Harrison St

PrincetonNJ08540

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property at 35 Linden Ln

$2,245 - $3,150

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 10

35 Linden Ln

PrincetonNJ08542
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Kensington Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Arms

9-16 Devonshire DrHightstown, NJ 08520
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Plainsboro, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainsboro, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Plainsboro, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plainsboro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cranbury Brook - The Highlands$4,069$567110

Cheapest Available Plainsboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainsboro, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Windsor Regency in the Turnpike West neighborhood priced from $1,525. Quail Ridge Apartments in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainsboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsor Regency3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR,1BA$1,706
Hunters Glen1×11BR,1BA$1,770
The Woods East WindsorBLOSSOM1BR,1BA$1,900
Kingston Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,979
Southridge Woods$2.36/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
eaves West WindsorA21BR,1BA$2,075
The Crossings at Plainsboro1 Bedroom Premier Plus1BR,1BA$2,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainsboro, NJ

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plainsboro area is the $2.67 price per square foot Devon II (Upgraded Appliances Lighting) Model at Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal in the in the Princeton Manor neighborhood starting from $4,207. The second greatest value Plainsboro apartment is the Beech Model at Copperwood in Princeton starting at $3,531 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plainsboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Barclay Square at Princeton ForrestalDevon II (Upgraded Appliances Lighting)2BR,2.5BA$2.67
Copperwood in PrincetonBeech2BR,2BA$2.48
Plainsboro Village Center ResidentialB1BR,1BA$2.29
The Woods East WindsorCYPRESS1BR,2BA$2.48
Deer Creek2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.05
Southridge Woods$2.36/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Addison at Princeton Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.51
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
Kingston Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.91
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR,1BA$2.53

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plainsboro Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plainsboro?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plainsboro is at Quail Ridge Apartments listed at $1,595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainsboro Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainsboro Apartment is $1,525 at Windsor Regency.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plainsboro is starting from $1,895 at Windsor Regency.

What is the most affordable Plainsboro Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plainsboro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Woods and starts from $2,985.

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