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property at 35 Linden Ln

$2,245 - $3,150

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 10

35 Linden Ln

PrincetonNJ08542

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property at 108 Wrangel Ct

$2,400

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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

108 Wrangel Ct, Unit 9, Unit 9

108 Wrangel Ct
PrincetonNJ08540

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41 Spring St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

41 Spring St

41 Spring StPrinceton, NJ 08542
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property at 1105 Aspen Dr

$1,750

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1105 Aspen Dr

PlainsboroNJ08536

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property at 119 Commonwealth Ct

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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119 Commonwealth Ct, Unit 1, Unit 1

119 Commonwealth Ct
PrincetonNJ08540

Princeton Junction, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Princeton Junction Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Princeton Junction, NJ is a Studio unit found at Quail Ridge Apartments in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,606. The Crest at Princeton Meadows in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,674. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Princeton Junction apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,606
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR,1BA$1,674
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Hunters Glen1×11BR,1BA$1,770
Woodmere at Hamilton1 Bedroom w/Country Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,775
Addison at Princeton Meadows1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Deer Creek1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,910
Kingston Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,979
The Crossings at Plainsboro1 Bedroom Premier Plus1BR,1BA$2,025
eaves West WindsorA21BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton Junction, NJ and Nearby

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Princeton Junction area is the $1.91 price per square foot Canary Model at Princeton Terrace At West Windsor in the in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Princeton Junction apartment is the Devon II (Upgraded Appliances Lighting - Premiu... Model at Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal starting at $4,130 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Princeton Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Princeton Junction apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Princeton Terrace At West WindsorCanary2BR,2.5BA$1.91
Barclay Square at Princeton ForrestalDevon II (Upgraded Appliances Lighting - Premiu...2BR,2.5BA$2.62
Princeton GardensSpring Season Special - Ends April 30 !!3BR,2BA$2.39
Plainsboro Village Center ResidentialB1BR,1BA$2.29
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Crown2BR,1BA$2.51
The Artisan at Lawrenceville1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.63
Woodmere at Hamilton1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$2.39
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
Deer Creek1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.83
Addison at Princeton Meadows1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Princeton Junction Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Princeton Junction?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Princeton Junction is at Quail Ridge Apartments listed at $1,606.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Junction Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Junction Apartment is $1,669 at Quail Ridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Princeton Junction Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Princeton Junction is starting from $2,030 at Quail Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Princeton Junction Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Princeton Junction Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Artisan at Lawrenceville and starts from $2,791.

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