Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mercerville Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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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 3 S Olden Ave

$1,716

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$1,716

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$1,716

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 S Olden Ave, Unit 5

3 S Olden Ave
TrentonNJ08609
property at 1165 E State St

$1,834

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$1,834

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1165 E State St, Unit 5

1165 E State St
TrentonNJ08609

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property at 24 Klagg Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Klagg Ave

TrentonNJ08638

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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 Studio unit found at Lalor Gardens, LLC priced from $1,370. Warner Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,370. Here are the most affordable Mercerville apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lalor Gardens, LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,370
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,370
Trenton Watch Factory1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Nottingham Apartments in Hamilton, NJClassic One Bedroom: One Month Free Rent at Not...1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercerville, NJ

As of July 15, 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
Genesis Village II9001BR,1BA$2.04
White Pine Townhomes and Apartments1 BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR1BR,1BA$2.04
Trenton Watch Factory1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.62
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom 1 Bath 809 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$2.05
Parkview Apartments1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.10
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.83
Circle F Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.14

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mercerville, Trenton, NJ

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mercerville

What type of rentals are currently available in Mercerville?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Mercerville, NJ with pricing that ranges from $790 to $4,335. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mercerville ranging from $1,200 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mercerville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mercerville ranges from $1,200 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,909.

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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