Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Trenton Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $1,600 (9 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Trenton area of Trenton.

property at 11 N Willow St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 N Willow St, Unit 1, Unit 1

11 N Willow St
TrentonNJ08608

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property at 122-122 Perry St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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122-122 Perry St

TrentonNJ08618

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luther TowersStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Lafayette House1 BR/1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,367
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Trenton, NJ

As of May 01, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC2BR2BR,1BA$1.73
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Lafayette House1 BR/1 Ba1BR,1BA$1.72
108 W Bridge St, Unit Apt A108 W Bridge St2BR,1BA$2.81

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Trenton

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Trenton?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Trenton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $2,250. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Trenton ranging from $1,600 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Trenton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Trenton ranges from $1,600 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,214.

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