
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Trenton Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $900 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Trenton area of Trenton.


Luther Arms - 62+

Lafayette House

214-220 S Broad St

738 W State St

334 S Broad St

327 Brunswick Ave
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Dunham Hall Residence - YMCA of Trenton

28 Greenwood Ave

Aleda Apartments

The Commonwealth

235-237 E Front St

43-45 Prospect St

160 South Broad Street
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41 Prospect St

Luther Towers

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Academy Place

J. Conner French Towers

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Kingsbury 's Twin Towers
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Cathedral Square

Delaware View Terrace

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Downtown Trenton, Trenton, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Trenton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Trenton Studio Apartments | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Downtown Trenton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $1,321 | $1,450 |
| Downtown Trenton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,600 | $1,895 |
| Downtown Trenton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,800 | $2,250 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Trenton Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ.
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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 Luther Towers priced from $1,250. Lafayette House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,367. Here are the most affordable Downtown Trenton apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Towers | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Lafayette House | 1 BR/1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,367 |
| Canal House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Trenton, NJ
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Trenton area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2BR Model at Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC in the in the Mill Hill neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Trenton apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Canal House Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.59 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Canal House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 108 W Bridge St, Unit Apt A | 108 W Bridge St | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Trenton Apartments
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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