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Princeton Overview

Princeton, New Jersey, is a household name across America and much of the globe for good reason. It has produced some of the brightest and best. Albert Einstein himself had strong ties to Princeton University. But for those interested in Princeton apartments, the college town’s great history may have only gotten better. Its rich multicultural arts and outstanding dining are only equaled by the safety its residents enjoy. You can walk to shopping and the town has excellent and inexpensive modes of transportation. As places to live go, you get a big bang for your buck with Princeton apartments considering everything it has to offer.

What is the history of Princeton?

Princeton was inhabited by the Lenni Lenape tribe before being settled in the late 1600s. Auspiciously, the first home was erected by Henry Greenland and he built a tavern right next to it. It would grow into a major college town and Princeton University has been its cornerstone since being founded in 1746.

How is the weather in Princeton?

Princeton enjoys all four season. The buffer seasons are temperate and average highs above 65 degrees reaching into the 70s in early fall and late spring. Once the foliage is off the trees, a hearty cold sets in and January and February generally see low temps in the 20s or lower. Snowfall tends to differs from year to year.

How do I get around town?

Getting around town couldn’t be easier for Princeton apartment renters because there are two free forms of transportation, Princeton freeB and the Tiger Transit. Tiger is run by Princeton University. Being one of the more progressive college towns, Princeton also has apps for carpooling, car sharing, vanpooling and Uber is popular as well. One of the quirky names locals know in Princeton is “The Dinky,” which provides rail shuttle service to various points, including Princeton University.

What is the Princeton commute like?

The work commute averages about 22 minutes, which is slightly below the national average. Only about one-third of people living in Princeton drive solo. A small percentage carpool or utilize mass transit. However, more than 40 percent walk or ride a bike to work.

What are the local media outlets?

Beyond the bevy of online social media sources, Princeton has two main newspapers, Town Topics, and The Princeton Packet. Being a college town, WPRB is the commercial-free, non-profit radio station run by the university. Residents also enjoy the full complement of big city stations with programming that focuses on hip Hop, Top-40, Alternative, news talk and more.

Why live in Princeton, NJ?

Princeton apartments offer a wonderful college-town lifestyle that is rich in arts, culture, education, music. It’s one of the few places that has a pub like Triumph Brewing Company that makes its own beer on the premises. It’s a hip little town to say the least.

What Princeton landmarks should I see?

Some of the key landmarks include Albert Einstein’s House, Carnegie Lake, and the Princeton Battlefield, which has been converted into a green space. But one of the more unique sites is The Fountain of Freedom outside the Woodrow Wilson School. Children often play in the two-foot pool and it is a long-standing tradition that Princeton U’s marching band play standing in the water if the football team wins.

What is there to do around Princeton?

Princeton has a terrific diversity to its culture. The McCarter Theater hosts pre-Broadway productions. The Princeton Garden Theater has a reputation for quality independent films, and Catch A Rising Star comedy club showcases some of the best stand-ups.

Any annual festivals or Princeton events to know?

Throughout the year, Princeton apartment renters living downtown and near the university will have walking access to a diverse landscape of festivals that include the open-air JazzFeast at Palmer Square, Patriots Weeks, and Princeton Festival, which is dedicated to the performing arts, among others.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

If you don’t find that you have enough to do in Princeton, it’s located about 50 miles south of New York City and 50 miles north of Philadelphia. Sporting events, nightlife, and anything you could want from some of the country’s largest cities are an hour away. Also, Amtrak has a run from Washington, DC, through Princeton to NYC.

Where is the best place to move in Princeton?

One of the great things about Princeton is its unusually low crime rate. People are out walking their dogs at 5am feeling safe and secure. Princeton Township, or the “hole in the doughnut” as some locals call it, has plenty of trendy stores. For those looking for apartments in Princeton, this is a smart area to live, work and be able to walk to conveniences easily. Princeton Borough is more suburban in nature. But the Dinky makes getting to major restaurants and shopping pretty painless. Renting an apartment in Princeton costs what you may expect in a major college town with all the amenities, arts and culture. People do enjoy living in Princeton.

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Getting Around Princeton, NJ

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Princeton

How much are Studio apartments in Princeton?

There are currently 9 Studio Apartments in Princeton with rent ranges from $1,395 to $3,065 with an average price of $2,433.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Princeton Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Princeton ranges from $710 to $4,525 with an average monthly rent of $2,827.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Princeton cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Princeton range from $852 to $6,335. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,597.

How expensive are Princeton Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 23 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Princeton on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $984 to $6,329 - averaging $4,439 for the location.

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

Written by: Marie Brown

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

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.