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Princeton Lakeview Apartments
103 Lakeview TerPrinceton, NJ 08540
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Princeton Neighborhood of Princeton, NJ from $1,100 (13 Rentals)
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85 Birch Ave
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The Mews at Princeton Junction
900 Wessex PlPrinceton, NJ 08540
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Princeton Gardens
101 Blue Spring RdPrinceton, NJ 08540
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Parc at Princeton Junction
3000 Goldfinch BlvdPrinceton, NJ 08540
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Avalon Princeton Circle
100 Thanet CirPrinceton, NJ 08540
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Avalon Princeton on Harrison
275 N Harrison StPrinceton, NJ 08540
30 MacLean St
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13 Charlton St
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Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
1 RiverwalkPlainsboro, NJ 08536
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Avalon W Squared
500 Avalon SqWest Windsor, NJ 08550
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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 | $2,452 | $1,395 | $3,065 |
| Downtown Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,904 | $1,655 | $4,540 |
| Downtown Princeton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,715 | $2,495 | $5,995 |
| Downtown Princeton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,689 | $3,089 | $6,329 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Princeton Neighborhood of Princeton, NJ.
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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. Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,849. 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 |
| Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | Julia | Studio,1BA | $1,849 |
| Parc at Princeton Junction | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $2,396 |
| Avalon Princeton Circle | SM4 | Studio,1BA | $2,437 |
| Avalon Princeton on Harrison | SM04 | Studio,1BA | $2,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Princeton, NJ
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Princeton area is the $3.02 price per square foot 2nd level Model at 146 Nassau St in the in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Downtown Princeton apartment is the Ash-Furnished with Woods View Model at Copperwood in Princeton starting at $4,995 with a $4.24 price per square foot in the Princeton Manor 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 Nassau St | 2nd level | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Copperwood in Princeton | Ash-Furnished with Woods View | 2BR,2BA | $4.24 |
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | Two Bedroom/Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| The Mews at Princeton Junction | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| Avalon Princeton | A1LS-838-863 | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| Woodmont Way - West Windsor | Ruby | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Parc at Princeton Junction | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | Julia | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
| Avalon Princeton Circle | SM4 | Studio ,1BA | $4.78 |
| Avalon Princeton on Harrison | SA4 | Studio ,1BA | $4.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Princeton, Princeton, NJ
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Among neighborhoods in Princeton, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Princeton Neighborhood in Princeton, NJ
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Princeton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Princeton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Princeton is at Princeton Lakeview Apartments listed at $1,395.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Princeton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Princeton Apartment is $1,655 at Princeton Lakeview Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Princeton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Princeton is starting from $2,495 at Princeton Lakeview Apartments.
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