Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Trenton Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $700 (7 Rentals)

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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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Academy Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Place

125 Olive StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Cheapest Available Downtown Trenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Trenton area of Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Lafayette House priced from $1,262. Canal House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Downtown Trenton apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$1,262
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC1BR1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Trenton, NJ

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Trenton area is the $1.59 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Canal House Apartments in the in the Mill Hill neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Downtown Trenton apartment is the 1BR Model at Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC starting at $1,450 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Mill Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Trenton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC1BR1BR,1BA$1.77
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$2.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Trenton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Trenton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Trenton Apartment is $1,262 at Lafayette House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Trenton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Trenton is starting from $1,600 at Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC.

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