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property at 1078 Lalor St

$1,785 - $1,925

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1078 Lalor St

TrentonNJ08610

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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Towers

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 11 N Willow St

$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 N Willow St, Unit 1, Unit 1

11 N Willow St
TrentonNJ08608

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Trenton, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trenton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Trenton, NJ area range in price from $790 to $4,080 with an overall median price of $2,557. The three Trenton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Trenton at $1,000, Chestnut Park at $1,000, and South Trenton at $1,100. 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$1,950$1,0008
Chestnut Park$2,006$1,00052
South Trenton$2,147$1,10025
Villa Park$2,228$1,10062
Wilbur I$2,228$79066
Wilbur II$2,228$79062
Battle Monument$2,300$79072
Berkeley Square and Parkside$2,300$85056
Central West$2,300$79073
Chambersburg$2,300$1,00068

Cheapest Available Trenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Luther Towers in the Mill Hill neighborhood priced from $1,250. Lafayette House in the Mill Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,296. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luther TowersStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Lafayette House1 BR/1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,296
Welcome to Red Oak Apartments in Hamilton, New Jersey.1 Bedroom Low Income1BR,1BA$1,367
Lalor Gardens, LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,380
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$1,400
Wellington WoodsAvon1BR,1BA$1,410
Americana Apartments1 Bedroom Terrace1BR,1BA$1,440
Trenton Watch Factory1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ

As of April 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$1.56
Trenton Watch Factory2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.78
127 Bentley Ave, Unit Studio127 Bentley Ave1BR,1BA$1.55
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC2BR2BR,1BA$1.73
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.75
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Lafayette House1 BR/1 Ba1BR,1BA$1.72

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Trenton?

The cheapest apartment in Trenton is Luther Towers which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Trenton costs $2,557.

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 34 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 $544 which is $2,013 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Trenton.

Expert Rental Resources

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