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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 1 Bed unit found at Cameron in the Westwood Village neighborhood priced from $884. Briarcliff Apartments in the Westwood Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Princeton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CameronA11BR,1BA$884
Briarcliff Apartments2x12BR,1BA$950
College Court2 Bedroom - Premium2BR,1BA$975
Riverwood Villas1 bdr Biles1BR,1BA$1,075
Villages at Heritage Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Walton FarmsJoyner1BR,1BA$1,125
The Lofts at Whirligig StationThe Duckie1BR,1BA$1,139
Sheridan Forest ApartmentsSheridan Forest Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,1BA$1,150
Oakbrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Bramblewood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NC and Nearby

As of August 30, 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 $1,695 with a $1.20 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$1.20
Summerwind ApartmentsCharleston2BR,2BA$1.33
Riverwood Ranch TownhomesFalkirk2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Thornberry ParkThe Windsor2BR,2BA$1.12
Sheridan Forest ApartmentsSheridan Forest Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,1.5BA$1.17
College Court3 Bedroom - Premium3BR,1BA$1.28
Briarcliff Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.04
Bramblewood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
CameronA11BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Princeton, NC

Ranked #74

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 Centro at Pine Nash listed at $1,175.

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 $950 at Briarcliff Apartments.

What is the most affordable Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at College Court and starts from $1,245.

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