
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NC from $800 (44 Rentals)
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Beacon Pointe - Wilson

Bramblewood Apartments

The Lofts at Whirligig Station

Villages at Heritage Place Apartments

Summit Place Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

Cuyler Best Apartments
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The Bluebird

The Reserve at White Oak

Briarcliff Apartments

Amelia Village

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Centro at Pine Nash

208 S Center St

The Averly at Flowers

Shepard Greene Senior Living
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Sheridan Forest Apartments

Sterling Pointe Town Homes

Nash Street Lofts

Parkside Village

Stallings Mill Apartment Homes

Summerwind Apartments

Reserve at Bradbury Place

Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury Apartments
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Cobblers Station

The View at Wayne National

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Brea Wendell Falls

Alcove Garner Apartments

100-106 Pilot Station Dr

Caswell at Cambridge

Cameron

150 Beulah Dr
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102 Bentwood Dr

928 Blount St

1403 Clingman St

Riverwood Villas

714 Pou St

282 Big Daddy's Rd

278 Big Daddy's Rd

Walton Farms
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908 N Audubon Ave

Thornberry Park

1611 Rose St

563 Washington St
Princeton, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Princeton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Studio Apartments | $1,356 | $1,242 | $1,479 |
| Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $925 | $2,194 |
| Princeton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,637 | $985 | $2,421 |
| Princeton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,159 | $2,715 |
| Princeton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $1,499 | $2,618 |
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Cheapest Available Princeton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Princeton, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cameron in the Westwood Village neighborhood priced from $884. College Court in the Westwood Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Princeton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
| College Court | 1 Bedroom - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Beacon Pointe - Wilson | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,003 |
| Bramblewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Villages at Heritage Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Cuyler Best Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Reserve at White Oak | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,181 |
| Briarcliff Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Amelia Village | Metropolitan | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| The Bluebird | ADA 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NC and Nearby
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Princeton area is the $1.32 price per square foot Bailey 2 Model at Walton Farms in the in the Churchill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Princeton apartment is the Cotton Mill Model at Stallings Mill Apartment Homes starting at $1,615 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Poole Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Princeton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Farms | Bailey 2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Stallings Mill Apartment Homes | Cotton Mill | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Views at Flowers | The Honeysuckle | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Parkside Village | The Patterson | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Sterling Pointe Town Homes | 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Sheridan Forest Apartments | Sheridan Forest Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment Home | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Briarcliff Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Beacon Pointe - Wilson | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| College Court | 1 Bedroom - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Cameron | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Princeton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Princeton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Princeton is at Centro at Pine Nash listed at $1,297.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Apartment is $884 at Cameron.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Princeton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Princeton is starting from $985 at College Court.
What is the most affordable Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Beacon Pointe - Wilson and starts from $1,159.
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