Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Trenton Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $900 (6 Rentals)
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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 |
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Downtown Trenton Studio Apartments | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Downtown Trenton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $1,313 | $2,544 |
Downtown Trenton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $1,567 | $2,095 |
Downtown Trenton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $1,755 | $2,635 |
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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 Pennsbury Court Apartments priced from $1,355. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pennsbury Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Canal House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Parkside Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Trenton, NJ
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Trenton area is the $1.73 price per square foot Large 2 Bedroom Model at Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud in the in the Mill Hill neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Trenton apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Roebling Lofts starting at $1,600 with a $1.79 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. |
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Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud | Large 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Roebling Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Canal House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Brookfield Gardens | $2.19/sq.ft. - 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Eastgate Apartments | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Parkside Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Wellington Woods | Avon | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Pennsbury Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Trenton Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,355 at Pennsbury Court 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 $1,567 at Pennsbury Court Apartments.
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