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property at 661 Mount Lucas Rd

$2,195

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661 Mount Lucas Rd, Unit 2

661 Mount Lucas Rd
PrincetonNJ08540
property at 31 Palmer Square W

$4,250

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31 Palmer Square W, Unit A

31 Palmer Square W
PrincetonNJ08540

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The Waxwood
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The Waxwood

35 Quarry StPrinceton, NJ 08542
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181 S Harrison St
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181 S Harrison St

181 S Harrison StPrinceton, NJ 08540
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128-130 Spruce St
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128-130 Spruce St

128-130 Spruce 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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41 Spring St
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41 Spring St

41 Spring StPrinceton, NJ 08542
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Avalon Princeton
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Avalon Princeton

100 Albert WayPrinceton, 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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276 Nassau
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276 Nassau

293 Franklin AvePrinceton, NJ 08540
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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: March 15, 2026

There are currently 133 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Princeton, NJ neighborhoods that range in price from $790 to $5,800. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Princeton with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Princeton Lawrenceville108$2,179$790
Downtown Princeton16$3,145$1,330
Princeton Manor9$1,999$1,690

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 $2,245. 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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Princeton GardensSpring Breeze Special !!- Ends April 1 !! Spaci...1,135 Sq Ft$2,245
The Somerset at MontgomeryC1,102 Sq Ft$2,795
Avalon W SquaredA25-D-Signature1,095 Sq Ft$2,751
195 NassauSnowden1,058 Sq Ft$100
Avalon Princeton CircleA4D1,010 Sq Ft$2,821
Copperwood in PrincetonAspen 3979 Sq Ft$2,908
Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesStockton952 Sq Ft$2,721
Yorkshire Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom Corner925 Sq Ft$2,030
Lofts at Princeton$2.93/sq.ft. - ME-1A886 Sq Ft$2,599
The Artisan at Lawrenceville1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom713 Sq Ft$2,013

Cheapest Available Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 15, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Princeton, NJ is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,655 at Princeton Lakeview Apartments in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood. The second most affordable Princeton 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Yorkshire Village Senior 55+ starting at $1,695 in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Princeton is currently $2,718. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Princeton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,655
Yorkshire Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom$1,695
Kingston Terrace1 Bedroom$1,979
The Artisan at Lawrenceville1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,013
Avalon W SquaredAM12-Upgrade$2,179
Princeton GardensSpring Breeze Special !!- Ends April 1 !! Spaci...$2,200
Parc at Princeton Junction1E$2,420
Lofts at Princeton$3.20/sq.ft. - ME-1B$2,449

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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 Princeton Lakeview Apartments listed at $1,655.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Princeton is $2,718.

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 $2,245 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 1,408 sq ft.

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