Cheap Homes for Rent in Trenton, NJ from $700 (29 Rentals)

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property at 286 Spring St

$750

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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286 Spring St

TrentonNJ08618
property at 13A Iron Works Way

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13A Iron Works Way

TrentonNJ08611
property at 320 Cleveland Ave

$1,245

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$1,245

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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320 Cleveland Ave

TrentonNJ08629

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property at 1419 Princeton Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1419 Princeton Ave

EwingNJ08638

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property at 3 S Olden Ave

$1,699

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$1,699

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 S Olden Ave, Unit 5

3 S Olden Ave
TrentonNJ08609

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property at 65 Beechwood Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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65 Beechwood Ave, Unit 1

65 Beechwood Ave
TrentonNJ08618

Trenton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trenton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Trenton, NJ area range in price from $750 to $4,335 with an overall median price of $1,883. The three Trenton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Trenton at $1,400, Mill Hill at $1,580, and North 25 at $1,595. 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$1,400$75017
Mill Hill$1,580$75073
North 25$1,595$75089
Ewing and Carroll$1,597$75072
Central West$1,600$75071
Chestnut Park$1,600$75054
Battle Monument$1,610$75082
Chambersburg$1,631$75070
Greenwood Hamilton$1,631$75076
Stuyvesant Prospect$1,667$75082

Cheapest Available Trenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trenton, NJ is a Studio unit found at Woodbrook House Apartments in the Ewingville neighborhood priced from $1,295. Lafayette House in the Mill Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,319. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodbrook House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$1,319
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,370
Americana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,390
Woodland Manor Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$1,400
Wellington WoodsAvon1BR,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ

As of August 02, 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
1115 Hamilton Ave, Unit Upstairs1115 Hamilton Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+)Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
404 Rutherford Ave, Unit #2404 Rutherford Ave3BR,2BA$1.75
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.58
1850 S Clinton Ave, Unit 21850 S Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
238 E State St, Unit unit4238 E State St1BR,1BA$1.69
283 Spring St283 Spring St1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trenton

What type of rentals are currently available in Trenton?

There are currently 333 Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,335. There are also 112 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Trenton ranging from $750 to $11,000.

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 $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,406.

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 $4,335, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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