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$1,395 - $2,495Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Princeton Lakeview Apartments
103 Lakeview TerPrinceton, NJ 08540
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Princeton Neighborhood of Princeton, NJ from $1,100 (5 Rentals)
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$2,3001 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
182 N Harrison St, Unit 2ndFloorApt
182 N Harrison StPrinceton, NJ 08540
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500 Thanet CirPrinceton, NJ 08540
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41 Spring St
41 Spring StPrinceton, NJ 08542
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Downtown Princeton, Princeton, NJ Local Guide
Princeton University by Harshil Shah is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Princeton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Princeton Studio Apartments | $2,252 | $1,395 | $2,540 |
| Downtown Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,102 | $1,655 | $4,600 |
| Downtown Princeton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,963 | $2,495 | $5,940 |
| Downtown Princeton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,900 | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Princeton Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Princeton area of Princeton, NJ is a Studio unit found at Princeton Lakeview Apartments priced from $1,395. 172 Nassau St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Downtown Princeton apartments for rent in Princeton, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 172 Nassau St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,450 |
| Avalon Princeton on Harrison | SA4 | Studio,1BA | $2,510 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Princeton, NJ
As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Princeton area is the $2.17 price per square foot Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at Princeton Lakeview Apartments in the in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Downtown Princeton apartment is the A2D-801 Model at Avalon Princeton starting at $3,550 with a $4.43 price per square foot in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Princeton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | Two Bedroom/Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Avalon Princeton | A2D-801 | 1BR,1BA | $4.43 |
| 182 N Harrison St, Unit 2ndFloorApt | 182 N Harrison St | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Avalon Princeton Circle | AM14 | 1BR,1BA | $3.94 |
| Avalon Princeton on Harrison | SA4 | Studio ,1BA | $5.01 |
| 172 Nassau St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $8.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Princeton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Princeton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Princeton is under $3,320.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Princeton?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Princeton is Princeton Lakeview Apartments which is listed at $1,655, while the average apartment in Downtown Princeton costs $5,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 6 regular apartments in Downtown Princeton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!