
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NJ (54 Rentals)


The Alice

Lofts at Princeton

Princeton Gardens

Copperwood in Princeton

The Mews at Princeton Junction

172 Nassau St

Woodmont Way - West Windsor

Avalon Princeton on Harrison
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Avalon Princeton Circle

Avalon Princeton

Kingston Terrace

Princeton Lakeview Apartments

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301 Nassau St, Unit 6

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365 Terhune Rd, Unit SI ID1400065P

74 Spruce St

26 Witherspoon St

37 Bank St

3774 NJ-27
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86 Spruce Street, Princeton

32 Wiggins Street

30 Maclean St

166 Witherspoon St

128-130 Spruce St

114 Witherspoon St

The Waxwood

181 S Harrison St

Residences at Herrontown

Princeton Senior Living
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Woodhaven at South Brunswick

Princeton Horizon Apartments

Parc at Princeton Junction

41 Spring St

55 Witherspoon Street

Elm Court Apartments

The Residences at Palmer Square

253 Nassau

25 Spring St

276 Nassau
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12-16 Witherspoon St

The Somerset at Montgomery

Avalon W Squared

The Artisan at Lawrenceville

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Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

The Landing at Skillman Place

Yorkshire Village Senior 55+

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49 Washington St, Unit Rear 2nd Floor

Link at W Squared

2-6 Laurel Ave
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Princeton, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Princeton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Studio Apartments | $2,304 | $1,700 | $2,725 |
Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $575 | $7,740 |
| Princeton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,462 | $1,799 | $7,950 |
| Princeton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,228 | $2,583 | $8,650 |
| Princeton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,650 | $9,650 | $9,650 |
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Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: September 13, 2026There are currently 162 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Princeton, NJ neighborhoods that range in price from $790 to $7,740. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Princeton with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Lawrenceville | 146 | $2,230 | $790 |
| Downtown Princeton | 9 | $3,041 | $1,695 |
| Princeton Manor | 7 | $2,179 | $1,850 |
Largest Available Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Princeton, NJ is found at Princeton Gardens in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood and is 1,135 square feet priced from $2,395. The Somerset at Montgomery has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,102 square feet and currently listed start at $2,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Princeton:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Gardens | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath First Floor w/ W/D | 1,135 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| The Somerset at Montgomery | C | 1,102 Sq Ft | $2,795 |
| Copperwood in Princeton | Aspen 5 | 1,069 Sq Ft | $3,140 |
| 195 Nassau | Snowden | 1,058 Sq Ft | $5,746 |
| Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | Stockton | 952 Sq Ft | $3,505 |
| Lofts at Princeton | $3.02/sq.ft. - ME-1E | 927 Sq Ft | $2,849 |
| Yorkshire Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom Corner | 925 Sq Ft | $2,260 |
| The Mercer at Lawrence Station | Ewing | 893 Sq Ft | $2,507 |
| Woodmont Way - West Windsor | Ruby | 860 Sq Ft | $2,700 |
| The Artisan at Lawrenceville | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 857 Sq Ft | $1,961 |
Cheapest Available Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 13, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Princeton, NJ is the 1 BR (30% AMI) Model starting from $863 at The Landing at Skillman Place . The second most affordable Princeton 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Yorkshire Village Senior 55+ starting at $1,925 in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Princeton is currently $2,630. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Princeton:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Landing at Skillman Place | 1 BR (30% AMI) | $863 |
| Yorkshire Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | $1,925 |
| Kingston Terrace | 1 Bedroom | $1,929 |
| The Artisan at Lawrenceville | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,961 |
| 86 Spruce Street, Princeton | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,000 |
| Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | Greene | $2,204 |
| The Mercer at Lawrence Station | Windsor | $2,292 |
| Parc at Princeton Junction | 1F | $2,299 |
| Princeton Gardens | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath Flat w/ W/D | $2,350 |
| Avalon W Squared | AM19D-Upgrade | $2,357 |
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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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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 The Landing at Skillman Place listed at $863.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Princeton Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Princeton is $2,630.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Princeton Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Princeton is a 1,135 square feet unit starting from $2,395 at Princeton Gardens.
What is the average size for Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Princeton is currently 600 sq ft.
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