
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands Neighborhood of Plainsboro, NJ from $800 (26 Rentals)
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Quail Ridge Apartments

Hunters Glen

The Crest at Princeton Meadows

Addison at Princeton Meadows

The Crossings at Plainsboro
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94 Tennyson Dr

163 Thoreau Dr
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8 Henry Ct

16 Lee Ct

Place at Plainsboro

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Windsor Castle

The Woods East Windsor
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Avalon W Squared

Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal

Kensington Arms

Dorchester Arms

Princeton Arms

Windsor Commons
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Wyncrest at East Windsor

Parc at Princeton Junction
Cranbury Brook - The Highlands, Plainsboro, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cranbury Brook - The Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbury Brook - The Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,233 | $1,555 | $3,060 |
| Cranbury Brook - The Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $1,014 | $3,580 |
| Cranbury Brook - The Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $897 | $4,333 |
| Cranbury Brook - The Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,016 | $1,033 | $4,949 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands Neighborhood of Plainsboro, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Cranbury Brook - The Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands area of Plainsboro, NJ is a Studio unit found at Quail Ridge Apartments priced from $1,555. Hunters Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,770. Here are the most affordable Cranbury Brook - The Highlands apartments for rent in Plainsboro, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,555 |
| Hunters Glen | 1×1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
| The Crest at Princeton Meadows | The Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1,810 |
| Princeton Arms | Townhouse Garden Apartments- 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,830 |
| Addison at Princeton Meadows | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Crossings at Plainsboro | 1 Bedroom Premier Plus | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| The Woods East Windsor | BLOSSOM | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | Greene | 1BR,1BA | $2,256 |
| Deer Creek | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,315 |
| Parc at Princeton Junction | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $2,379 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranbury Brook - The Highlands, NJ
As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands area is the $2.75 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 $4,333. The second greatest value Cranbury Brook - The Highlands apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Deer Creek starting at $2,540 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cranbury Brook - The Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal | Devon II (Upgraded Appliances Lighting) | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.75 |
| Deer Creek | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| The Crossings at Plainsboro | Premier 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| The Woods East Windsor | BLOSSOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Princeton Arms | Princeton Arms East and West- 2 Bed 1 Bath - East | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Parc at Princeton Junction | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Hunters Glen | 1×1 The Collection | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| The Crest at Princeton Meadows | The Summit | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Addison at Princeton Meadows | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Quail Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cranbury Brook - The Highlands Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cranbury Brook - The Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Cranbury Brook - The Highlands is Quail Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,651, while the average apartment in Cranbury Brook - The Highlands costs $2,305.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cranbury Brook - The Highlands?
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 41 regular apartments in Cranbury Brook - The Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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