Cheap Homes for Rent in Plainsboro, NJ from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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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
property at 1105 Aspen Dr

$1,750

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1105 Aspen Dr

PlainsboroNJ08536

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property at 7903 Tamarron Dr

$2,275

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$2,275

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$2,275

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7903 Tamarron Dr

PlainsboroNJ08536
property at 3125 Sayre Dr

$2,290

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$2,290

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3125 Sayre Dr, Unit 3125

3125 Sayre Dr
PrincetonNJ08540
property at 4811 Ravens Crest Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4811 Ravens Crest Dr

PlainsboroNJ08536
property at 4811 Ravens Crest Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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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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Plainsboro, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainsboro, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026

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$3,625$2,2752

Cheapest Available Plainsboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainsboro, NJ is a Studio unit found at Quail Ridge Apartments in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,506. Windsor Regency in the Turnpike West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainsboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,506
Windsor Regency3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Garden View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,759
Hunters Glen1×11BR,1BA$1,770
Princeton ArmsTownhouse Garden Apartments- 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainsboro, NJ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plainsboro area is the $2.78 price per square foot Coventry I Enhanced Model at Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal in the in the Princeton Manor neighborhood starting from $3,529. The second greatest value Plainsboro apartment is the Pearl Model at Woodmont Way - West Windsor starting at $3,325 with a $2.94 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 ForrestalCoventry I Enhanced2BR,2BA$2.78
Woodmont Way - West WindsorPearl2BR,2BA$2.94
Windsor Woods$2.62/sq.ft. - The Arlington2BR,2BA$2.62
Wynbrook West2 BEDROOMS2BR,1BA$2.29
eaves West WindsorB12BR,1BA$2.96
Princeton ArmsPrinceton Arms East and West- 2 Bed 1 Bath - East2BR,1BA$2.76
Garden View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.37
Kingston Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.95
Deer Creek1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.95
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR,1BA$2.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plainsboro

What type of rentals are currently available in Plainsboro?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Plainsboro, NJ with pricing that ranges from $897 to $8,650. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Plainsboro ranging from $1,050 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Plainsboro?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Plainsboro ranges from $1,050 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,616.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Plainsboro?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Plainsboro range from $1,033 to $8,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,000.

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