Cheap Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ from $700 (58 Rentals)

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property at 11 N Willow St

$1,500 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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11 N Willow St

TrentonNJ08608
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130 Bayard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130 Bayard St

130 Bayard StTrenton, NJ 08611
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Carteret Arms Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carteret Arms Apartment

333 W State StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Beechwood Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beechwood Gardens

225 Beechwood AveTrenton, NJ 08618
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Jennings Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jennings Village

461-471 Brunswick AveTrenton, NJ 08638
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Academy Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Place

125 Olive StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Tyler Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tyler Apartments

272 Tyler StTrenton, NJ 08609
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Luther Towers (55+)
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Towers (55+)

489 W State StTrenton, NJ 08618
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South Village I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Village I

312 Lalor StTrenton, NJ 08611
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Parkway Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Gardens

695 Parkway AveTrenton, NJ 08618
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property at 210 Norway Ave

$1,495 - $1,695

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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210 Norway Ave

Hamilton TownshipNJ08609
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Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1460 Parkside AveEwing, NJ 08638
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Colonial Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Gardens

490 Plaza BlvdMorrisville, PA 19067
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Trenton, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trenton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 01/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Trenton, NJ area range in price from $750 to $4,335 with an overall median price of $2,690. The three Trenton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Trenton at $750, Battle Monument at $750, and Central West at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Trenton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Trenton$2,125$75014
Battle Monument$2,153$75092
Central West$2,153$75088
North 25$2,153$75090
North Trenton$2,153$750102
Pennington Prospect$2,153$750109
Stuyvesant Prospect$2,153$750100
Top Road$2,153$75075
West End$2,153$75099
Berkeley Square and Parkside$2,300$75089

Cheapest Available Trenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Lafayette House in the Mill Hill neighborhood priced from $1,274. Trenton Watch Factory in the Hutchinson Mills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$1,274
Trenton Watch Factory0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
Pennsbury Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,355
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,370
Chambers Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,375
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$1,400
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Wellington WoodsAvon1BR,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trenton area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft. Model at Parkside Court in the in the East Trenton neighborhood starting from $1,970. The second greatest value Trenton apartment is the 3 Br 1.5 Bath Model at Rush Crossing starting at $1,791 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Mill Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trenton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkside Court1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.19
Rush Crossing3 Br 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.19
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.53
Roebling Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.77
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.72
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC1BR1BR,1BA$1.77
Chambers Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.83

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Trenton Overview

Trenton, New Jersey, is a strategically located city that enjoys a low cost of living with access to regional employment. It has strong historical ties to the American Revolution and maintains historic districts that present wonderful opportunities to rent an apartment in Trenton.

Why live in Trenton, NJ?

Because Trenton borders the City of Brotherly Love and it enjoys all the radio programming diversity of that major metropolitan city. You can listen to everything from Latin to Top-40. The city does have a local news talk station in WKXW for those interested in discussions about current events and politics from a pro-Jersey perspective.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Trenton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Trenton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Trenton is under $1,430.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Trenton?

The cheapest apartment in Trenton is Lafayette House which is listed at $1,274, while the average apartment in Trenton costs $2,690.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Trenton?

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 25 regular apartments in Trenton 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 Trenton?

Cheap apartments in Trenton have an average cost of $601 which is $2,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Trenton.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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