
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Princeton Lawrenceville Neighborhood of Princeton, NJ from $500 (82 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Princeton Lawrenceville area of Princeton.


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215 Birch Ave, Unit 1F

Princeton Lakeview Apartments

607 Rosedale Rd

Kingston Terrace

Windsor Woods

The Mews at Princeton Junction

Princeton Gardens

Lofts at Princeton

108 Wrangel Ct, Unit 9
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106 Heritage Blvd, Unit 5

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277 Snowden Ln, Unit 1

172 Nassau St

103 Claridge Ct

Avalon Princeton on Harrison

Avalon Princeton

109 Delamere Dr

Residences at Herrontown

Princeton Senior Living

Woodhaven at South Brunswick
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41 Spring St

Princeton Horizon Apartments

405 Cynthia Ct

2112 Sayre Dr

117 Rainier Ct

107 Delamere Dr, Unit 1

107 Delamere Dr, Unit 6

119 Commonwealth Ct

204 Salem Ct, Unit 1

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Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
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Heritage Village at Lawrence, A 55+ Community

Place at Plainsboro

Eastgate Apartments

Yorkshire Village Senior 55+

Woodmere at Hamilton

Hunters Glen

Windsor Castle

Sturwood Hamlet Apartments

White Pine Townhomes and Apartments

Addison at Princeton Meadows
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eaves West Windsor

Deer Creek

The Crossings at Ewing

Miry Run Apartments

Stewards Crossing

The Artisan at Lawrenceville

Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+)

15 E Broad St

15 Cranbury Rd

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37 E Broad St, Unit 2nd Floor
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Princeton Lawrenceville, Princeton, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Princeton Lawrenceville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Lawrenceville Studio Apartments | $2,528 | $1,800 | $2,909 |
| Princeton Lawrenceville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,434 | $567 | $7,200 |
| Princeton Lawrenceville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,358 | $897 | $8,150 |
| Princeton Lawrenceville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,938 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
| Princeton Lawrenceville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $19,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Princeton Lawrenceville Neighborhood of Princeton, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Princeton Lawrenceville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Princeton Lawrenceville area of Princeton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Princeton Lakeview Apartments priced from $1,695. Yorkshire Village Senior 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Princeton Lawrenceville apartments for rent in Princeton, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Yorkshire Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Franklin Arms | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
| Hunters Glen | 1×1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
| Sturwood Hamlet Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
| White Pine Townhomes and Apartments | 1 BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
| Addison at Princeton Meadows | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| eaves West Windsor | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,930 |
| The Artisan at Lawrenceville | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,065 |
| Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+) | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton Lawrenceville, NJ
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Princeton Lawrenceville area is the $2.03 price per square foot Canary Model at Princeton Terrace At West Windsor in the in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Princeton Lawrenceville apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Yorkshire Meadows starting at $3,450 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Princeton Lawrenceville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Terrace At West Windsor | Canary | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.03 |
| Yorkshire Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.14 |
| Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+) | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Plainsboro Village Center Residential | B | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Woodmere at Hamilton | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Sturwood Hamlet Apartments | One BR w/Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| White Pine Townhomes and Apartments | 1 BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| The Artisan at Lawrenceville | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Franklin Arms | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Princeton Lawrenceville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Princeton Lawrenceville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Princeton Lawrenceville is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Princeton Lawrenceville?
The cheapest apartment in Princeton Lawrenceville is Princeton Lakeview Apartments which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Princeton Lawrenceville costs $19,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Princeton Lawrenceville?
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 Princeton Lawrenceville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Princeton Lawrenceville?
Cheap apartments in Princeton Lawrenceville have an average cost of $254 which is $19,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Princeton Lawrenceville.
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