Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Trenton Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $700 (26 Rentals)

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130 Bayard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130 Bayard St

130 Bayard StTrenton, NJ 08611
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Carteret Arms Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carteret Arms Apartment

333 W State StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Jennings Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jennings Village

461-471 Brunswick AveTrenton, NJ 08638
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Academy Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Place

125 Olive StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Tyler Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tyler Apartments

272 Tyler StTrenton, NJ 08609
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Luther Towers (55+)
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Towers (55+)

489 W State StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1460 Parkside AveEwing, NJ 08638
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East Trenton, Trenton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Trenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Trenton area of Trenton, NJ is a Studio unit found at Trenton Watch Factory priced from $1,300. Warner Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,370. Here are the most affordable East Trenton apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trenton Watch Factory0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,370
Chambers Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,375
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC1BR1BR,1BA$1,450
Nottingham Apartments in Hamilton, NJClassic 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Trenton, NJ

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Trenton area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft. Model at Parkside Court in the in the East Trenton neighborhood starting from $1,970. The second greatest value East Trenton apartment is the 3 Br 1.5 Bath Model at Rush Crossing starting at $1,791 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Mill Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Trenton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkside Court1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.19
Rush Crossing3 Br 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.19
Roebling Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.77
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.72
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC1BR1BR,1BA$1.77
Chambers Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.83
Parkview Apartments1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.07
283 Spring St, Unit unit 4283 Spring St1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Trenton, Trenton, NJ

Ranked #14

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Trenton, NJ. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Trenton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Trenton?

The cheapest apartment in East Trenton is Trenton Watch Factory which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in East Trenton costs $3,519.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Trenton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in East Trenton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Trenton?

Cheap apartments in East Trenton have an average cost of $2,006 which is $1,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Trenton.

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