Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mercerville Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $700 (41 Rentals)

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property at 320 Cleveland Ave

$1,545

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$1,545

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$1,545

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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320 Cleveland Ave

TrentonNJ08629

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property at 1078 Lalor St

$1,785 - $1,895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1078 Lalor St

TrentonNJ08610

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property at 1165 E State St

$1,799

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$1,799

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$1,799

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1165 E State St, Unit 5

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

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Crestwood Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Square

1201 Klockner RdHamilton, NJ 08619
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Westgate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westgate Apartments

550 Lawrenceville RdLawrenceville, NJ 08648
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Yorkshire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yorkshire Apartments

197 Nebraska AveMercerville, NJ 08619
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Princeton Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Court

740 Estates BlvdHamilton, NJ 08619
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Franklin Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Arms

161 Franklin Corner RdLawrenceville, NJ 08648

Mercerville, Trenton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mercerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mercerville area of Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Trenton Watch Factory priced from $1,450. Greenwood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Mercerville apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trenton Watch Factory1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Chambers Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,475
Lalor Gardens, LLC1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,540
Parkview Apartments1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,550
Brookside Gardens1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,625
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom 1 Bath 809 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1,660
Seville Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Franklin Arms1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercerville, NJ

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mercerville area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Typical Model at Genesis Village in the in the Combs Farm neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Mercerville apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+) starting at $2,100 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Hutchinson Mills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Genesis Village2 Bedroom Typical2BR,3BA$1.25
Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+)Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
Trenton Watch Factory2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.73
Genesis Village II9001BR,1BA$2.04
White Pine Townhomes and Apartments1 BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR1BR,1BA$2.04
Parkview Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.08
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.66
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom 1 Bath 809 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$2.05
Lalor Gardens, LLC1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mercerville, Trenton, NJ

Ranked #4

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New Jersey including Mercerville, Trenton, and the greater Trenton area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mercerville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercerville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercerville Apartment is $1,450 at Trenton Watch Factory.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mercerville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mercerville is starting from $1,700 at Chambers Lofts.

What is the most affordable Mercerville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mercerville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Crossings at Hamilton Station and starts from $3,519.

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