Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mercerville Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $700 (53 Rentals)

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property at 1078 Lalor St

$1,785 - $1,925

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1078 Lalor St

TrentonNJ08610

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property at 1165 E State St

$1,995

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$1,995

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1165 E State St, Unit 7, Unit 7

1165 E State St
TrentonNJ08609
property at 210 Norway Ave

$1,495 - $1,695

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 1

210 Norway Ave

Hamilton TownshipNJ08609

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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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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 $1,400. Chambers Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Mercerville apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trenton Watch Factory1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Chambers Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
Lalor Gardens, LLC1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,530
Parkview Apartments1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,550
Brookside Gardens1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,625
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom 1 Bath 809 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercerville, NJ

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mercerville area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Typical Model at Genesis Village in the in the Combs Farm neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Mercerville apartment is the 1918 Greenwood Ave Model at 1918 Greenwood Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 with a $1.30 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$1.20
1918 Greenwood Ave, Unit 21918 Greenwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.30
Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+)Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.88
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
Trenton Watch Factory2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.88
127 Bentley Ave, Unit Studio127 Bentley Ave1BR,1BA$1.55
Genesis Village II9001BR,1BA$2.04
White Pine Townhomes and Apartments1 BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR1BR,1BA$2.04
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom 1 Bath 809 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$2.05

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Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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Mercerville, Trenton, NJ

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

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3.5
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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 $1,400 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 Lalor Gardens, LLC.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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