205 Nassau St
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Downtown Princeton, Princeton, NJ Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Princeton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Princeton 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,700 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Downtown Princeton 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,750 | $3,800 | $7,000 |
| Downtown Princeton 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,433 | $4,800 | $9,000 |
| Downtown Princeton 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,950 | $5,900 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Princeton Neighborhood of Princeton, NJ.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Princeton, NJ
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Princeton area is the $2.62 price per square foot Coventry I Enhanced Model at Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal in the in the Princeton Manor neighborhood starting from $3,327. The second greatest value Downtown Princeton apartment is the 2Bed/2Bath Model at 146 Nassau St starting at $4,095 with a $3.52 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal | Coventry I Enhanced | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| 146 Nassau St | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.52 |
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | Two Bedroom/Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Copperwood in Princeton | Aspen 5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Woodmont Way - West Windsor | Ruby | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Avalon Princeton Circle | A2-002-131 | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| Lofts at Princeton | $3.61/sq.ft. - M-1A | Corner | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| The Alice | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.14 |
| Avalon Princeton | S2-S2S-537-567 | Studio ,1BA | $4.62 |
| Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | Julia | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
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There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Princeton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $6,335. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Princeton ranging from $3,700 to $9,000.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Princeton ranges from $3,700 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,708.
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