Cheap Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ from $700 (56 Rentals)
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547 Perry St

143 E State St

Rush Crossing

454 W Hanover St

Trenton Watch Factory

235 S Clinton Ave, Unit 3

523 N Clinton Ave

476 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Hillcrest Apartments

188 S Broad St

25 Peace St

Heritage Village at Lawrence, A 55+ Community

Canal House Apartments

Lalor Gardens, LLC

Warner Village Apartments

Americana Apartments

Pennsbury Court Apartments

Orchard View Apartments

223 W Bridge St

Wellington Woods

Greenwood Village

Versailles Apartments

Nottingham Apartments in Hamilton, NJ

228 Washington St, Unit Apt #2

Eastgate Apartments

1100 Prospect St

Heritage Village at Lawrence Apartments, 55+
Trenton, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Trenton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Trenton Studio Apartments | $1,304 | $1,000 | $1,675 |
Cheap Trenton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $700 | $2,900 |
Cheap Trenton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $945 | $3,725 |
Cheap Trenton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,133 | $1,755 | $4,250 |
Cheap Trenton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $2,006 | $2,006 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trenton, NJ
Pricing Updated: 06/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Trenton, NJ area range in price from $700 to $12,376 with an overall median price of $2,494. The three Trenton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Trenton at $1,320, Battle Monument at $700, and Central West at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Trenton Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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South Trenton | $1,867 | $1,320 | 13 |
Battle Monument | $2,006 | $700 | 47 |
Central West | $2,006 | $700 | 44 |
Ewing and Carroll | $2,006 | $700 | 41 |
Greenwood Hamilton | $2,006 | $700 | 42 |
Mill Hill | $2,006 | $700 | 41 |
North 25 | $2,006 | $700 | 40 |
Pennington Prospect | $2,006 | $700 | 44 |
Stuyvesant Prospect | $2,006 | $700 | 49 |
West End | $2,006 | $700 | 48 |
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 $1,315. Warner Village Apartments in the Hutchinson Mills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lafayette House | 1 BR/1BaS | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Warner Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Circle F Lofts | A37 | 1BR,1BA | $1,327 |
Trenton Watch Factory | A19 | 1BR,1BA | $1,338 |
Pennsbury Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Americana Apartments | 1 Bedroom Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
Morrisville Meadows | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Canal House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Wellington Woods | Avon | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
Parkside Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ
As of June 27, 2025 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 2 Bedroom Model at Seville Lofts starting at $1,795 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Mercerville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trenton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkside Court | 1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Seville Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+) | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
The Gardens at Birmingham | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Chambers Lofts | B9 | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Roebling Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Canal House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Orchard View Apartments | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Trenton Watch Factory | A15 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Americana Apartments | 1 Bedroom Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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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.
Best Local Schools in Trenton, NJ
Sharon Elementary School
Robbinsville High School
Pond Road Middle School
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Getting Around Trenton, NJ
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Trenton Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Trenton?
The cheapest apartment in Trenton is Circle F Lofts which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Trenton costs $2,494.
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 8 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 $1,136 which is $1,358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Trenton.
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