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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trenton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Trenton, NJ area range in price from $790 to $12,863 with an overall median price of $2,630. The three Trenton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Central West at $790, South Trenton at $1,245, and North 25 at $790. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Trenton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Central West$2,006$79072
South Trenton$2,025$1,24526
North 25$2,047$79067
Battle Monument$2,100$79067
Stuyvesant Prospect$2,100$1,00082
Downtown Trenton$2,195$1,00021
West End$2,200$1,00076
Chambersburg$2,220$1,00046
Chestnut Park$2,220$1,00045
Villa Park$2,220$1,10043

Cheapest Available Trenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Chambers Lofts in the Mercerville neighborhood priced from $1,245. Americana Apartments in the Magnolia Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,385. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chambers LoftsA41BR,1BA$1,245
Americana Apartments1 Bedroom Terrace1BR,1BA$1,385
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$1,400
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Wellington WoodsCambridge1BR,1BA$1,470

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Trenton area is the $1.76 price per square foot 19 Pershing Ave Model at 19 Pershing Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Mill Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Trenton apartment is the 1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft. Model at Parkside Court starting at $1,970 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the King's Gate North and East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trenton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Pershing Ave, Unit 119 Pershing Ave3BR,2BA$1.76
Parkside Court1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.19
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+)1x11BR,1BA$1.90
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.53
The Nolan2 bed 1 Bath Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.90
Colonial Gardens Trenton ProudLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Roebling Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
Pennsbury Court Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
Chambers LoftsA41BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trenton

What type of rentals are currently available in Trenton?

There are currently 310 Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $790 to $4,250. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Trenton ranging from $750 to $4,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Trenton ranges from $750 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,298.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Trenton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Trenton range from $1,755 to $4,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,006.

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