Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Trenton Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $900 (28 Rentals)

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214-220 S Broad St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

214-220 S Broad St

214-220 S Broad StTrenton, NJ 08608
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738 W State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

738 W State St

738 W State StTrenton, NJ 08618
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334 S Broad St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

334 S Broad St

334 S Broad StTrenton, NJ 08608

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Aleda Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aleda Apartments

202-204 E Hanover StTrenton, NJ 08608
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43-45 Prospect St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

43-45 Prospect St

43-45 Prospect StTrenton, NJ 08618

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41 Prospect St
Studio Apartments

41 Prospect St

41 Prospect StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Luther Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Towers

489 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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Overbrook Apartments
Studio Apartments

Overbrook Apartments

101 S Overbrook AveTrenton, NJ 08618
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The Bell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bell

216 E State StTrenton, NJ 08608
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Jackson Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Apartments

225-227 Jackson StTrenton, NJ 08611
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Cathedral Square
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Square

26 W Hanover StTrenton, NJ 08608
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Delaware View Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delaware View Terrace

640 W State 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 Luther Towers priced from $1,250. Lafayette House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,372. Here are the most affordable Downtown Trenton apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luther TowersStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Lafayette House1+D/1.5B1BR,1BA$1,372
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC1BR GROUND FLOOR1BR,1BA$1,450
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Trenton, NJ

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Trenton area is the $1.37 price per square foot 1+D/1.5B Model at Lafayette House in the in the Mill Hill neighborhood starting from $1,372. The second greatest value Downtown Trenton apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Canal House Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.82 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.
Lafayette House1+D/1.5B1BR,1.5BA$1.37
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC1BR GROUND FLOOR1BR,1BA$1.77
108 W Bridge St, Unit Apt A108 W Bridge St2BR,1BA$2.73

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 $1,250 at Luther Towers.

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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