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property at 513 Aspen Dr
$2,200
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513 Aspen Dr

PlainsboroNJ08536
property at 1105 Aspen Dr
$1,750
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1105 Aspen Dr

PlainsboroNJ08536

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property at 4811 Ravens Crest Dr
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200
Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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4811 Ravens Crest Dr

PlainsboroNJ08536
property at 4811 Ravens Crest Dr
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200
Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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4811 Ravens Crest Dr, Unit 4811

4811 Ravens Crest Dr
PlainsboroNJ08536

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property at 35 Linden Ln
$2,245 - $2,795
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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35 Linden Ln

PrincetonNJ08540
property at 1306 Sayre Dr
$2,400
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1306 Sayre Dr

PrincetonNJ08540

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Plainsboro, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainsboro, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Plainsboro, NJ area range in price from $897 to $4,805 with an overall median price of $2,383. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plainsboro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cranbury Brook - The Highlands$2,383$897125

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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,587. 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 Apartments1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$1,587
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR, 1BA$1,745
Hunters Glen1×11BR, 1BA$1,770
Princeton ArmsTownhouse Garden Apartments- 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,830
Addison at Princeton Meadows1A1BR, 1BA$1,875
Garden View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,924
Kingston Terrace1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,929
Southridge Woods$2.36/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainsboro, NJ

As of September 23, 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 Princeton Manor neighborhood starting from $4,207. The second greatest value Plainsboro apartment is the 2 BEDROOMS Model at Wynbrook West in the Hightstown East Windsor neighborhood starting at $2,395 with a $2.42 price per square foot. 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
Wynbrook West2 BEDROOMS2BR, 1BA$2.42
Southridge Woods$2.36/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.19
The Woods East WindsorBLOSSOM1BR, 1BA$2.68
Princeton ArmsTownhouse Garden Apartments- 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.39
Garden View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.59
Quail Ridge Apartments1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$2.52
Kingston Terrace1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.84
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR, 1BA$2.59
9 Lincoln Ct, Unit 9B Lincoln Court9 Lincoln CtStudio, 1BA$2.83

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 a cheap apartment in Plainsboro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Plainsboro is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plainsboro?

The cheapest apartment in Plainsboro is Windsor Regency which is listed at $1,525, while the average apartment in Plainsboro costs $2,383.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plainsboro?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 36 regular apartments in Plainsboro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Plainsboro?

Cheap apartments in Plainsboro have an average cost of $537 which is $1,846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plainsboro.

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