Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Trenton Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $700 (58 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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Towers

489 W State StTrenton, NJ 08618
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property at 11 N Willow St

$1,600

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$1,600
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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 1165 E State St

$1,750

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1165 E State St, Unit 7, Unit 7

1165 E State St
TrentonNJ08609
property at 705 Anderson St

$1,800

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$1,800
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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705 Anderson St

TrentonNJ08611
property at 43 Bradway Ave

$900

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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43 Bradway Ave

EwingNJ08618

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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 1 Bed unit found at Luther Towers priced from $1,250. 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 East Trenton apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luther TowersStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Chambers Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,475
Trenton Watch Factory1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
Parkview Apartments1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,550
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC2BR2BR,1BA$1,600
Wingate Apartments, LLC1B1BR,1BA$1,710
Brookfield Gardens$2.26/sq.ft. - 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Trenton, NJ

As of May 08, 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
404 Rutherford Ave, Unit #2404 Rutherford Ave3BR,2BA$1.75
Trenton Watch Factory2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.73
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC2BR2BR,1BA$1.73
Roebling Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
Parkview Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.08
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.66
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Chambers Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15

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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 Luther Towers which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in East Trenton costs $2,800.

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 $1,003 which is $1,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Trenton.

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