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812 Aspen Dr, Unit 812

812 Aspen Dr
PlainsboroNJ08536

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Kensington Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Arms

9-16 Devonshire DrHightstown, NJ 08520
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41 Spring St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

41 Spring St

41 Spring StPrinceton, NJ 08542
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Dorchester Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dorchester Arms

9 Dorchester DrHightstown, NJ 08520
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Chestnut Willow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Willow

216 Dorchester DrEast Windsor, NJ 08512
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Kensington Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Arms

34 Wiltshire DrHightstown, NJ 08520
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Plainsboro, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainsboro, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2026

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$4,059$897148

Cheapest Available Plainsboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainsboro, NJ is a Studio unit found at Princeton Lakeview Apartments in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,395. Quail Ridge Apartments in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,619. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainsboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,619
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR,1BA$1,700
Hunters Glen1×11BR,1BA$1,770
Addison at Princeton Meadows1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesJuliaStudio,1BA$1,855
Windsor Regency4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,925
Kingston Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,979
eaves West WindsorA21BR,1BA$1,980
Southridge Woods$2.36/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainsboro, NJ

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plainsboro area is the $2.62 price per square foot Devon II (Upgraded Appliances Lighting - Premiu... Model at Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal in the in the Princeton Manor neighborhood starting from $4,130. The second greatest value Plainsboro apartment is the $2.24/sq.ft. - The Farrington Model at Windsor Woods starting at $2,799 with a $2.34 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 - Premiu...2BR,2.5BA$2.62
Windsor Woods$2.24/sq.ft. - The Farrington3BR,2BA$2.34
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.08
Wyncrest at East WindsorHampton2BR,2BA$2.36
Plainsboro Village Center ResidentialB1BR,1BA$2.29
Avalon W SquaredBM06-Upgrade2BR,2BA$2.65
Windsor Castle2 BR 1.5 Bth No W/D2BR,1.5BA$2.44
Southridge Woods$2.36/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Woods East WindsorBLOSSOM1BR,1BA$2.71
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR,1BA$2.52

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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 Princeton Lakeview Apartments listed at $1,395.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainsboro Apartment is $1,655 at Princeton Lakeview Apartments.

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 $1,925 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 eaves West Windsor and starts from $2,715.

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