Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Trenton Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $900 (20 Rentals)

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Luther Towers (55+)
1 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Towers (55+)

489 W State StTrenton, NJ 08618
Senior Living
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Academy Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Place

125 Olive StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Cathedral Square
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Square

26 W Hanover StTrenton, NJ 08608
Senior Living
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Aleda Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aleda Apartments

202-204 E Hanover StTrenton, NJ 08608
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The Bell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bell

216 E State StTrenton, NJ 08608
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150-170 S Broad St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

150-170 S Broad St

150-170 S Broad 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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43-45 Prospect St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

43-45 Prospect St

43-45 Prospect StTrenton, NJ 08618

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Downtown Trenton, Trenton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Trenton Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Gardens Trenton ProudLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Trenton, NJ

As of June 21, 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 1 BR/1BaS Model at Lafayette House starting at $1,313 with a $2.17 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.
Colonial Gardens Trenton ProudLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$2.17

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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

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.

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