Cheap Homes for Rent in Trenton, NJ from $700 (28 Rentals)

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property at 2001 Genesee St

$200 - $1,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2001 Genesee St

Hamilton TownshipNJ08610
property at 362 Brunswick Ave

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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362 Brunswick Ave, Unit Unit 2a

362 Brunswick Ave
TrentonNJ08618
property at 11 N Willow St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 N Willow St

TrentonNJ08608
property at 117 S Warren St

$1,595

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$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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117 S Warren St

TrentonNJ08608

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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

TrentonNJ08608
property at 319 Clymer Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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319 Clymer Ave

MorrisvillePA19067
property at 44 Dover Ave

$1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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44 Dover Ave

Ewing TownshipNJ08638

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property at 1698 Pennington Rd

$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1698 Pennington Rd

Ewing TownshipNJ08618

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Trenton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trenton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Trenton, NJ area range in price from $200 to $4,800 with an overall median price of $3,201. The three Trenton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Creston at $1,900, 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
Creston$2,450$1,90014
Battle Monument$2,500$75065
Central West$2,500$75053
Chambersburg$2,500$20060
Chestnut Park$2,500$20053
Ewing and Carroll$2,500$20067
Greenwood Hamilton$2,500$20065
Mill Hill$2,500$20067
North 25$2,500$75060
South Trenton$2,500$20031

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 $1,179. Chambers Lofts in the Mercerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$1,179
Chambers Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,375
Americana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,390
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$1,400
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Trenton Watch Factory1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Wellington WoodsAvon1BR,1BA$1,410
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC1BR GROUND FLOOR1BR,1BA$1,450
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ

As of March 19, 2026 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 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 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
340 W State St, Unit #2340 W State St2BR,2BA$1.82
1607 S Olden Ave, Unit Apt B1607 S Olden Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.56
Chambers Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.77
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC1BR GROUND FLOOR1BR,1BA$1.77
1850 S Clinton Ave, Unit 21850 S Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trenton

What type of rentals are currently available in Trenton?

There are currently 323 Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $790 to $4,080. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Trenton ranging from $200 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 $200 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,568.

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 $4,080, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,006.

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