Cheap Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ from $600 (39 Rentals)

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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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Luther Towers (55+)
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Towers (55+)

489 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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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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Colonial Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Gardens

490 Plaza BlvdMorrisville, PA 19067
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Alexandria Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alexandria Apartments

250 Plaza BlvdMorrisville, PA 19067
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Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1460 Parkside AveEwing, NJ 08638
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Castle Club Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Club Apartments

254 W Trenton AveMorrisville, PA 19067
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Crestwood Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Square

1201 Klockner RdHamilton, NJ 08619
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Yardley Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yardley Crossing

63 Letchworth AveYardley, PA 19067
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Morrisville Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morrisville Meadows

640 Lincoln AveMorrisville, PA 19067
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Trenton, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trenton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Trenton, NJ area range in price from $1,200 to $4,500 with an overall median price of $3,271. The three Trenton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hutchinson Mills at $1,200, Chambersburg at $1,200, and Ewing and Carroll at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Trenton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hutchinson Mills$2,475$1,20021
Chambersburg$2,500$1,20057
Ewing and Carroll$2,500$1,20061
Greenwood Hamilton$2,500$1,20061
Mill Hill$2,500$1,20068
Chestnut Park$2,550$1,20036
Villa Park$2,600$1,20049
Wilbur II$2,600$1,20051
Mercerville$2,625$1,20036
South Trenton$2,625$1,59518

Cheapest Available Trenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Chambers Lofts in the Mercerville neighborhood priced from $1,245. Lafayette House in the Mill Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,257. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chambers LoftsA41BR,1BA$1,245
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$1,257
Americana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,260
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,320
Pennsbury Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,355
Trenton Watch FactoryA201BR,1BA$1,378
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Trenton area is the $0.22 price per square foot 110 N Stockton St Model at 110 N Stockton St, Unit 2 in the in the Mill Hill neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Trenton apartment is the 1530 Pennington Rd Model at 1530 Pennington Rd, Unit A starting at $3,500 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the East Trenton 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.
110 N Stockton St, Unit 2110 N Stockton St3BR,2BA$0.22
1530 Pennington Rd, Unit A1530 Pennington Rd4BR,2BA$1.17
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+)1x11BR,1BA$1.90
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.53
140 Kent St, Unit Apartment #2140 Kent St3BR,1BA$1.90
Roebling Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.85
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Chambers LoftsA41BR,1BA$1.78
283 Spring St, Unit 1283 Spring St1BR,1BA$1.50

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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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66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Trenton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Trenton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Trenton is at Wingate Apartments, LLC listed at $1,520.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Trenton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Trenton Apartment is $1,245 at Chambers Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Trenton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Trenton is starting from $1,549 at The Gardens at Birmingham.

What is the most affordable Trenton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Trenton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Americana Apartments and starts from $1,810.

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