Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central West Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $600 (54 Rentals)

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property at 362 Brunswick Ave
$700 - $800
Studio To 1 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent
Available Sep 10

362 Brunswick Ave

TrentonNJ08618
property at 286 Spring St
$700

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Base Rent$700

Total Monthly Price$700
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286 Spring St

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168 Brunswick Ave, Unit 2
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

168 Brunswick Ave, Unit 2

168 Brunswick AveTrenton, NJ 08618
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property at 9-11-11 Sanhican Dr
$1,150 - $1,600
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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9-11-11 Sanhican Dr

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property at 57 Sanhican Dr
$1,350 - $2,000
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57 Sanhican Dr

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235 S Clinton Ave, Unit 3
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

235 S Clinton Ave, Unit 3

235 S Clinton AveTrenton, NJ 08609
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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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Rush Crossing
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rush Crossing

100 Rider AveTrenton, NJ 08609
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Parkway Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Gardens

695 Parkway AveTrenton, NJ 08618
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property at 1016 Anderson St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1016 Anderson St

TrentonNJ08611

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Central West, Trenton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central West area of Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Americana Apartments priced from $1,390. Woodland Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Central West apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Americana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,390
Woodland Manor Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$1,400
Lafayette House1 BR/1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,448
Pennsbury Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,455
Rock Springs Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,469
Trenton Watch Factory0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central West, NJ

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central West 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 Central West apartment is the 36 Union St Model at 36 Union St, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Thornridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central West 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
36 Union St, Unit 236 Union St3BR,1BA$1.75
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
2124 Spruce St, Unit 2nd Floor2124 Spruce St1BR,1BA$1.50
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
168 Brunswick Ave, Unit 2168 Brunswick Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
Lafayette House1 BR/1 Ba1BR,1BA$1.82
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$2.00
Woodland Manor Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central West, Trenton, NJ

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Trenton. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central West Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central West?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central West is at Trenton Watch Factory listed at $1,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central West Apartment is $1,390 at Americana Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central West is starting from $1,565 at Americana Apartments.

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