Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $800 (21 Rentals)

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130 Bayard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130 Bayard St

130 Bayard StTrenton, NJ 08611
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Carteret Arms Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carteret Arms Apartment

333 W State StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Beechwood Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beechwood Gardens

225 Beechwood AveTrenton, NJ 08618
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Jennings Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jennings Village

461-471 Brunswick AveTrenton, NJ 08638
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Academy Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Place

125 Olive StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Tyler Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tyler Apartments

272 Tyler StTrenton, NJ 08609

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Luther Towers (55+)
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Towers (55+)

489 W State StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1460 Parkside AveEwing, NJ 08638
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Colonial Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Gardens

490 Plaza BlvdMorrisville, PA 19067
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Castle Club Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Club Apartments

254 W Trenton AveMorrisville, PA 19067
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Alexandria Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alexandria Apartments

250 Plaza BlvdMorrisville, PA 19067
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West End, Trenton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Lafayette House priced from $1,233. Luther Towers (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$1,233
Luther Towers (55+)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Parkside ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Pennsbury Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,355
Circle F LoftsA271BR,1BA$1,367

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, NJ

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.27 price per square foot 1530 Pennington Rd Model at 1530 Pennington Rd, Unit A in the in the East Trenton neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value West End 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 West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1530 Pennington Rd, Unit A1530 Pennington Rd4BR,2BA$1.27
Rush Crossing3 Br 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.19
Seville Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
Carlton Apartments2 Bedroom Willow2BR,1BA$1.97
525 Monmouth St, Unit 1st floor525 Monmouth St1BR,1BA$1.70
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC1BR GROUND FLOOR1BR,1BA$1.77
Circle F LoftsA191BR,1BA$1.77
Parkside ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
21 Delawareview Ave, Unit Apartment 121 Delawareview Ave1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Trenton, NJ

Ranked #13

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 brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New Jersey and customized analysis for Central Trenton. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the West End Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?

The cheapest apartment in West End is Lafayette House which is listed at $1,233, while the average apartment in West End costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West End?

Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $423 which is $1,877 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.