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219 Birch AvePrinceton, NJ 08542
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Princeton Lakeview Apartments
103 Lakeview TerPrinceton, NJ 08540
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1076 Canal Rd, Unit 1076B
1076 Canal RdPrinceton, NJ 08540
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900 Herrontown RdPrinceton, NJ 08540
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Woodhaven at South Brunswick
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41 Spring StPrinceton, NJ 08542
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100 Cole LnLawrenceville, NJ 08648
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Princeton Studio Apartments | $2,360 | $1,395 | $2,890 |
| Cheap Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $1,330 | $5,800 |
| Cheap Princeton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,632 | $1,799 | $6,850 |
| Cheap Princeton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,374 | $2,799 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Princeton, NJ
Pricing Updated: 03/12/2026Current apartment rentals in the Princeton, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Princeton Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Princeton Manor | $2,895 | $1,690 | 25 |
| Princeton Lawrenceville | $3,450 | $790 | 316 |
| Downtown Princeton | $8,150 | $1,330 | 59 |
Cheapest Available Princeton Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Princeton, NJ is a Studio unit found at Princeton Lakeview Apartments in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,395. Yorkshire Village Senior 55+ in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Princeton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Yorkshire Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Willows at Orchard Road | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | Julia | Studio,1BA | $1,855 |
| Kingston Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,979 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NJ
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Princeton area is the $1.85 price per square foot Canary Model at Princeton Terrace At West Windsor in the in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Princeton apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Yorkshire Meadows starting at $3,450 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Princeton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Princeton Terrace At West Windsor | Canary | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.85 |
| Yorkshire Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.14 |
| Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal | Devon II (Upgraded Appliances Lighting - Premiu... | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.62 |
| Princeton Gardens | Winter Welcome Special !!- Ends March 15 !! OPE... | 3BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | Two Bedroom/Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| The Willows at Orchard Road | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Windsor Woods | $2.28/sq.ft. - The Arlington | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| The Artisan at Lawrenceville | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 1076 Canal Rd, Unit 1076B | 1076 Canal Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Yorkshire Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
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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 Cheap Princeton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Princeton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Princeton is under $2,121.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Princeton?
The cheapest apartment in Princeton is Princeton Lakeview Apartments which is listed at $1,655, while the average apartment in Princeton costs $4,831.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Princeton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Princeton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Princeton?
Cheap apartments in Princeton have an average cost of $698 which is $4,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Princeton.
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