Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central West Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $700 (68 Rentals)

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property at 1078 Lalor St

$1,785 - $1,925

2 Bedroom Rentals

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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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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 N Willow St, Unit 1, Unit 1

11 N Willow St
TrentonNJ08608
property at 1165 E State St

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1165 E State St, Unit 7, Unit 7

1165 E State St
TrentonNJ08609

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property at 705 Anderson St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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705 Anderson St

TrentonNJ08611
property at 122-122 Perry St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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122-122 Perry St

TrentonNJ08618

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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 Luther Towers priced from $1,250. Lafayette House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here are the most affordable Central West apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luther TowersStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Lafayette House1 BR/1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,369
Lalor Gardens, LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,380
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$1,400
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Wellington WoodsAvon1BR,1BA$1,410
Americana Apartments1 Bedroom Terrace1BR,1BA$1,440
Chambers Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Trenton Watch Factory1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central West, NJ

As of April 24, 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 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 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
Rush Crossing3 Br 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.19
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
Trenton Watch Factory2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.78
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
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$2.00
365 Concord Ave, Unit B365 Concord Ave2BR,1BA$1.93

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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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.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 price of a cheap apartment in Central West?

The cheapest apartment in Central West is Luther Towers which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Central West costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central West?

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 1 regular apartments in Central West 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 Central West?

Cheap apartments in Central West have an average cost of $402 which is $1,898 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central West.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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