Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central West Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $700 (59 Rentals)

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property at 286 Spring St

$750

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

286 Spring St

TrentonNJ08618
property at 13A Iron Works Way

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

13A Iron Works Way

TrentonNJ08611

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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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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 Lafayette House priced from $1,319. Americana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Central West apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$1,319
Americana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,390
Woodland Manor Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$1,400
Wellington WoodsAvon1BR,1BA$1,430
Chambers Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,475
Lalor Gardens, LLC1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,540
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Seville Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central West, NJ

As of July 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
404 Rutherford Ave, Unit #2404 Rutherford Ave3BR,2BA$1.75
36 Union St, Unit 236 Union St3BR,1BA$1.75
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
Roebling Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.87
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
238 E State St, Unit unit4238 E State St1BR,1BA$1.69
Woodland Manor Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$2.00

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Central West, Trenton, NJ

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

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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central West Apartment is $1,319 at Lafayette House.

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 $1,690 at Americana Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rush Crossing and starts from $1,791.

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