1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NJ (40 Rentals)

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41 Spring St
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41 Spring St

41 Spring StPrinceton, NJ 08542
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276 Nassau
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276 Nassau

293 Franklin AvePrinceton, NJ 08540
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253 Nassau
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253 Nassau

253 Nassau StPrinceton, NJ 08540
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25 Spring St
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25 Spring St

25 Spring StPrinceton, NJ 08542
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30 Maclean St
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30 Maclean St

30 Maclean StPrinceton, NJ 08542
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2-6 Laurel Ave
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2-6 Laurel Ave

2-6 Laurel AveKingston, NJ 08528
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Link at W Squared
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Link at W Squared

716 Parker BlvdPrinceton Junction, NJ 08550

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Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 02, 2025

There are currently 164 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Princeton, NJ neighborhoods that range in price from $710 to $6,704. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Princeton with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Princeton Lawrenceville118$2,652$710
Downtown Princeton41$3,020$1,655
Princeton Manor5$2,084$1,914

Largest Available Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Princeton, NJ is found at The Somerset at Montgomery and is 1,102 square feet priced from $2,795. Copperwood in Princeton in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,069 square feet and currently listed start at $3,115. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Princeton:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Somerset at MontgomeryC1,102 Sq Ft$2,795
Copperwood in PrincetonAspen 51,069 Sq Ft$3,115
Yorkshire Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom Corner925 Sq Ft$2,030
Woodmont Way - West WindsorRuby860 Sq Ft$2,550
The Alice1X1 Den853 Sq Ft$3,695
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom800 Sq Ft$1,655
Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesStewart796 Sq Ft$2,453
The Mews at Princeton JunctionA1B | Premium752 Sq Ft$2,648
Parc at Princeton Junction1F750 Sq Ft$2,281
Lofts at Princeton$3.42/sq.ft. - M-1B701 Sq Ft$2,399

Cheapest Available Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 02, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Princeton, NJ is the 30% AMI Model starting from $710 at Residences at Herrontown in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood. The second most affordable Princeton 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Princeton Lakeview Apartments starting at $1,655 in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Princeton is currently $2,823. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Princeton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Residences at Herrontown30% AMI$710
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,655
Yorkshire Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom$1,695
Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesGreene$2,150
The Mews at Princeton JunctionA1A$2,250
Parc at Princeton Junction1F$2,281
Lofts at Princeton$3.42/sq.ft. - M-1B$2,399
The Somerset at MontgomeryA$2,495
41 Spring St1 Bedroom$2,500
Woodmont Way - West WindsorRuby$2,550

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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.

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.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Princeton Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Princeton with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Princeton is at Residences at Herrontown listed at $710.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Princeton Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Princeton is $2,823.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Princeton Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Princeton is a 1,102 square feet unit starting from $2,795 at The Somerset at Montgomery.

What is the average size for Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Princeton is currently 700 sq ft.

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