
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Skillman, NJ from $500 (49 Rentals)
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The Willows at Orchard Road

The Somerset at Montgomery

Montgomery Senior Apartments

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Apartments at Three Bridges

Red Rock Preserve

Princeton Lakeview Apartments

Claremont Towers
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Kimberwyck Village Apartments

Beekman Gardens

Barrett Country Club

The Crossings at Plainsboro

Pike Run Village

Hillsborough Gardens

Crestmont Village, LLC

15 E Broad St

Whiton Hills
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The Mews at Princeton Junction

Windsor Woods

Brookhaven Lofts

Sunnymeade Run

Princeton Gardens

Amwell Terrace

Lofts at Princeton

Green Hill Luxury Rentals

172 Nassau St
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One Hundred Forge

The Hillmont

Meadows at Montgomery

Avalon Princeton

Avalon Princeton Circle

Avalon Princeton on Harrison

New Center Greens Garden Apartments

Woodmont Way - West Windsor

Copperwood in Princeton
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The Alice

Residences at Herrontown

Princeton Horizon Apartments

Kingston Terrace

Avalon W Squared

405 Cynthia Ct

Parc at Princeton Junction

3102 Revere Ct

3811 Bloomingdale Dr
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196 Jonathon Dayton Ct

22 Bradovra Ct

117 Mountain View Rd

60 Jackson Ave
Skillman, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Skillman?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skillman Studio Apartments | $2,586 | $2,013 | $3,030 |
| Skillman 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $575 | $5,750 |
| Skillman 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,654 | $1,445 | $7,950 |
| Skillman 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,242 | $1,670 | $8,650 |
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Cheapest Available Skillman Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Skillman, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Landing at Skillman Place priced from $575. Apartments at Three Bridges in the Hunterdon County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,347. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Skillman apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at Skillman Place | 1 BR (20% AMI) | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| Apartments at Three Bridges | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,347 |
| Claremont Towers | The Ridgecrest | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Kimberwyck Village Apartments | 1BR first floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,830 |
| Beekman Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,855 |
| Barrett Country Club | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,889 |
| Pike Run Village | The Athens | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Kingston Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,004 |
| 15 E Broad St | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| The Crossings at Plainsboro | 1 Bedroom Premier Plus | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skillman, NJ and Nearby
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Skillman area is the $1.91 price per square foot B13 Model at The Hillmont in the in the Parkside At Mountain View neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Skillman apartment is the The Gardenia Model at Meadows at Montgomery starting at $3,215 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Parkside At Mountain View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Skillman apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hillmont | B13 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.91 |
| Meadows at Montgomery | The Gardenia | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| New Center Greens Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Green Hill Luxury Rentals | $2.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Princeton Gardens | Renovated 2 Bed 1.5 & Bath w/ W/D | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.41 |
| Brookhaven Lofts | 1 Bedroom w/ Powder Room | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.28 |
| Claremont Towers | The Berkshire | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Sunnymeade Run | 1 Bedroom Corner | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Apartments at Three Bridges | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Barrett Country Club | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Skillman Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Skillman Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Skillman Apartment is $575 at The Landing at Skillman Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Skillman Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Skillman is starting from $1,621 at Apartments at Three Bridges.
What is the most affordable Skillman Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Skillman Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Apartments at Three Bridges and starts from $1,854.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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