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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trenton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Trenton, NJ area range in price from $750 to $6,495 with an overall median price of $2,883. The three Trenton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Trenton at $1,400, Battle Monument at $750, and Central West at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Trenton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Trenton$2,350$1,40015
Battle Monument$2,600$75058
Central West$2,600$75062
Chambersburg$2,600$1,40048
Chestnut Park$2,600$1,40032
Ewing and Carroll$2,600$75050
Glen Afton The Island$2,600$75039
Greenwood Hamilton$2,600$1,40051
Mill Hill$2,600$1,40056
North 25$2,600$75061

Cheapest Available Trenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Lafayette House in the Mill Hill neighborhood priced from $1,282. Warner Village Apartments in the Hutchinson Mills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$1,282
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,320
Circle F LoftsA11BR,1BA$1,334
Chambers LoftsA21BR,1BA$1,367
Trenton Watch FactoryA201BR,1BA$1,378

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Trenton apartment is the 110 N Stockton St Model at 110 N Stockton St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Mill Hill 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.
Parkside Court1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.19
110 N Stockton St, Unit 2110 N Stockton St3BR,2BA$1.67
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+)1x11BR,1BA$1.90
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.53
208 Norway Ave, Unit #2208 Norway Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
Roebling Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.76
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Pennsbury Court Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
283 Spring St, Unit 1283 Spring St1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trenton

What type of rentals are currently available in Trenton?

There are currently 319 Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $700 to $4,250. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Trenton ranging from $950 to $6,495.

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 $950 to $6,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,249.

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 $1,595 to $4,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,006.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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