
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central West Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $700 (74 Rentals)
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674-684 Stuyvesant Ave

9-11-11 Sanhican Dr, Unit B4

Rush Crossing

1101 Edgewood Ave, Unit A13

674 Stuyvesant Ave

Lafayette House

217 Hamilton Ave, Unit 3

115 Anderson St, Unit B

319 Market St
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Chambers Lofts

Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC

Trenton Watch Factory

1119 E State St

Circle F Lofts

246 E Hanover St, Unit 1

457 W State St, Unit 2A

63 Spring St

63 Spring St

Seville Lofts
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403 Cummings Ave

746 Centre St

1023 Chestnut Ave

307 Spring St, Unit #2

1078 Lalor St

307 Spring St, Unit #3

812 Edgewood Ave, Unit 812 Edgewood Ave Apartment #3

116 Pearl St

130 Bayard St

Carteret Arms Apartment
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Academy Place

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Luther Towers

South Village I

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Parkway Gardens
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12 Belvidere St

250 Morris Ave

255 Mercer St

3 S Olden Ave, Unit 5

27 Passaic St

20 Swan St

136 Barnt Ave

225 Home Ave

1165 E State St

549 Lamberton St
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Central West, Trenton, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central West Studio Apartments | $1,173 | $975 | $1,370 |
| Central West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $790 | $1,970 |
| Central West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $945 | $2,350 |
| Central West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,755 | $2,800 |
| Central West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,700 | $2,006 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central West Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ.
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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. Rock Springs Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable Central West apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Towers | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Rock Springs Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Morrisville Meadows | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Pennsbury Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Wellington Woods | Avon | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| Americana Apartments | 1 Bedroom Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Trenton Watch Factory | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC | 1BR GROUND FLOOR | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Chambers Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Woodland Manor Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central West, NJ
As of June 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Court | 1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Rush Crossing | 3 Br 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Roebling Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Seville Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Trenton Watch Factory | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Circle F Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Canal House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC | 1BR GROUND FLOOR | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Morrisville Meadows | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Woodland Manor Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral West, Trenton, NJ
Ranked #14
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,250 at Luther Towers.
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.
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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