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Princeton, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Princeton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Princeton, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Pender Crossing in the Westwood Village neighborhood priced from $873. Cameron in the Westwood Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $884. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Princeton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pender CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$873
CameronA11BR,1BA$884
Beech Street Apartments1 Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$925
College Court2 Bedroom - Premium2BR,1BA$975
Briarcliff Apartments2x12BR,1BA$995
Beacon Pointe - Wilson2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,003
Riverwood Villas1 bdr Biles1BR,1BA$1,075
The Lofts at Whirligig StationAcid Park1BR,1BA$1,095
Villages at Heritage Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Walton FarmsJoyner1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NC and Nearby

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Princeton area is the $1.26 price per square foot Clover Model at Affinity at Wendell in the in the Gaylee Village neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value Princeton apartment is the Townhomes Model at Marin Woods Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.27 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Princeton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Affinity at WendellClover3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Marin Woods TownhomesTownhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.27
River Oaks Landing2.12BR,2BA$1.33
Riverwood Ranch TownhomesFalkirk2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Pender CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.78
Thornberry ParkThe Windsor2BR,2BA$1.14
College Court3 Bedroom - Premium3BR,1BA$1.28
Briarcliff Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.09
Beacon Pointe - Wilson2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.19
CameronA11BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Princeton, NC

Ranked #79

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Princeton, NC

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 The View at Wayne National listed at $1,150.

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 $975 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 Pender Crossing and starts from $873.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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