
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ from $600 (108 Rentals)
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989 S Broad St

286 Spring St

674-684 Stuyvesant Ave

18 Mendrey Ct, Unit 1

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283 Spring St, Unit unit3

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168 Brunswick Ave, Unit 2

9-11-11 Sanhican Dr

Lafayette House

57 Sanhican Dr
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Trenton Watch Factory

1038 Quinton Ave, Unit Second Floor

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2124 Spruce St, Unit 2nd Floor

335 Spring St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment A

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1115 Hamilton Ave, Unit Upstairs

35 Hart Ave

Cypress Gardens

Seville Lofts
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1775 Hamilton Ave, Unit Apt #4

327 Market St

301 Cleveland Ave

436 Pennington Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

63 Spring St

311 Spring St

Chambers Lofts

116 Pearl St

130 Bayard St

Carteret Arms Apartment
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Beechwood Gardens

Pellettieri Homes 55+

Jennings Village

Academy Place

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Tyler Apartments

Luther Towers

South Village I

Rush Crossing

The Delaware Edge Apartments
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Parkway Gardens

Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC

1406 S Broad St

35 Chase St

Hillcrest Apartments

256 Hills Pl

Lawrenceville Gardens

1016 Anderson St

208 Maple Ave

140 Jersey St
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Trenton, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Trenton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Trenton Studio Apartments | $1,571 | $975 | $2,095 |
| Cheap Trenton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $790 | $3,075 |
| Cheap Trenton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $945 | $4,150 |
| Cheap Trenton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $1,595 | $4,335 |
| Cheap Trenton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $1,900 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trenton, NJ
Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026Current apartment rentals in the Trenton, NJ area range in price from $600 to $4,335 with an overall median price of $1,979. The three Trenton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Trenton at $1,600, Ewing and Carroll at $1,640, and Mill Hill at $1,645. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Trenton | $1,600 | $1,100 | 10 |
| Ewing and Carroll | $1,640 | $600 | 49 |
| Mill Hill | $1,645 | $600 | 50 |
| Central West | $1,647 | $600 | 54 |
| Battle Monument | $1,650 | $600 | 66 |
| North 25 | $1,650 | $600 | 61 |
| West End | $1,667 | $600 | 60 |
| Stuyvesant Prospect | $1,672 | $600 | 62 |
| Chambersburg | $1,700 | $600 | 40 |
| Chestnut Park | $1,700 | $600 | 34 |
Cheapest Available Trenton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Warner Village Apartments in the Hutchinson Mills neighborhood priced from $1,370. Americana Apartments in the Magnolia Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Americana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| Woodland Manor Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Morrisville Meadows | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Lafayette House | 1 BR/1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,448 |
| Pennsbury Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
| Trenton Watch Factory | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Circle F Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ
As of September 07, 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 1115 Hamilton Ave Model at 1115 Hamilton Ave, Unit Upstairs starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Hutchinson Mills 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Court | 1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 1115 Hamilton Ave, Unit Upstairs | 1115 Hamilton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+) | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| 36 Union St, Unit 2 | 36 Union St | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1775 Hamilton Ave, Unit Apt #4 | 1775 Hamilton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Seville Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| 2124 Spruce St, Unit 2nd Floor | 2124 Spruce St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Gardens at Birmingham | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Circle F Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 168 Brunswick Ave, Unit 2 | 168 Brunswick Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Trenton?
The cheapest apartment in Trenton is Warner Village Apartments which is listed at $1,370, while the average apartment in Trenton costs $1,979.
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 19 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 $187 which is $1,792 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Trenton.
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