
Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NJ Under $5,000 (113 Rentals)


The Alice

Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal

Copperwood in Princeton

Avalon Princeton

Woodmont Way - West Windsor

Avalon Princeton Circle

172 Nassau St

Parc at Princeton Junction

Lofts at Princeton
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Kingston Terrace

Princeton Lakeview Apartments

384 Walnut Ln

53 Trewbridge Ct

35 Maple St

170 Old Georgetown Rd

39 Quarry St
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9 Academy St

10208 Donatello Dr

5 Madison St

6202 Vivaldi Rd

40 Murray Pl

10102 Donatello Dr

4 Hillside Ave

13 Benjamin Rush Ln

26 Tree Swallow Dr

51 Clover Ln
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303 Witherspoon St

255 Nassau St

31 Palmer Square W

31 Palmer Square W

8104 Donatello Dr

8104 Donatello Dr

8102 Donatello Dr

45 Caleb Ln

15 Fountayne Ct

12 Manor Dr
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10106 Donatello Dr

8106 Donatello Dr

20 Exeter Ct

857 Cherry Hill Rd

7104 Donatello Dr

7104 Donatello Dr

40 Truman Ave

204 Camelot Ct

15 Andover Cir
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Princeton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Studio Apartments Under $5000 | $2,255 | $1,395 | $2,785 | 
| Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $2,640 | $1,550 | $4,250 | 
| Princeton 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $3,221 | $1,799 | $5,940 | 
| Princeton 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $3,744 | $2,945 | $5,910 | 
| Princeton 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $5,450 | $5,450 | $5,450 | 
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Princeton
How much are Studio apartments in Princeton?
There are currently 19 Studio Apartments in Princeton with rent ranges from $1,395 to $2,785 with an average price of $2,255.
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 $1,550 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,640.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Princeton cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Princeton range from $1,799 to $5,940. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,221.
How expensive are Princeton Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 24 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Princeton on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,945 to $5,910 - averaging $3,744 for the location.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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