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Princeton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Princeton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Princeton Lawrenceville$3,630$710302
Downtown Princeton$3,770$1,39559
Princeton Manor$4,655$1,91418

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Yorkshire Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesJuliaStudio,1BA$1,849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NJ

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Princeton area is the $2.30 price per square foot Hampshire II Model at Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal in the in the Princeton Manor neighborhood starting from $4,655. The second greatest value Princeton apartment is the BT3LS Model at Avalon Princeton Circle starting at $5,120 with a $2.58 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Barclay Square at Princeton ForrestalHampshire II3BR,2BA$2.30
Avalon Princeton CircleBT3LS2BR,2.5BA$2.58
Princeton Terrace At West WindsorCanary2BR,2.5BA$2.15
Yorkshire Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$2.17
The Artisan at Lawrenceville3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.38
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
The Willows at Orchard RoadTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Princeton Gardens*$1,000 off the 1st full month if lease signed ...2BR,1.5BA$2.41
Windsor Woods$2.55/sq.ft. - The Arlington2BR,2BA$2.55
The Mercer at Lawrence StationHightstown2BR,1BA$2.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Princeton

What type of rentals are currently available in Princeton?

There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $710 to $5,995. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Princeton ranging from $1,850 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Princeton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Princeton ranges from $1,850 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,193.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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