
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands Neighborhood of Plainsboro, NJ from $800 (23 Rentals)
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Quail Ridge Apartments

The Crest at Princeton Meadows

Hunters Glen

Addison at Princeton Meadows

Deer Creek

The Crossings at Plainsboro
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16 Beechtree Ln

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Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal

Kensington Arms

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Dorchester Arms

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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 | $2,243 | $1,615 | $2,884 |
| Cranbury Brook - The Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $1,015 | $3,581 |
| Cranbury Brook - The Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,564 | $897 | $4,230 |
| Cranbury Brook - The Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,909 | $1,033 | $4,805 |
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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 $1,595. Princeton Lakeview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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 | $1,595 |
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Crest at Princeton Meadows | The Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Hunters Glen | 1×1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
| Addison at Princeton Meadows | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranbury Brook - The Highlands, NJ
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands area is the $2.68 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 $4,230. The second greatest value Cranbury Brook - The Highlands apartment is the B Model at Plainsboro Village Center Residential starting at $2,500 with a $2.29 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 - Premiu... | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.68 |
| Plainsboro Village Center Residential | B | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Avalon W Squared | BM06-Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| The Crest at Princeton Meadows | The Crest | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| The Woods East Windsor | CYPRESS | 1BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| Deer Creek | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Crossings at Plainsboro | 1 Bedroom Premier Plus | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Addison at Princeton Meadows | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Quail Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
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Best Local Schools in Cranbury Brook - The Highlands, Plainsboro, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cranbury Brook - The Highlands Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cranbury Brook - The Highlands?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cranbury Brook - The Highlands is at Quail Ridge Apartments listed at $1,595.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cranbury Brook - The Highlands Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cranbury Brook - The Highlands Apartment is $1,695 at Princeton Lakeview Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cranbury Brook - The Highlands Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cranbury Brook - The Highlands is starting from $2,000 at Quail Ridge Apartments.
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