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West Trenton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Trenton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Lafayette House in the Mill Hill neighborhood priced from $1,227. Americana Apartments in the Magnolia Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Trenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$1,227
Americana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,260
Orchard View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,340
Birchwood at Hopewell (55+) Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Pennsbury Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Trenton, NJ and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Trenton area is the $1.53 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at The Gardens at Birmingham in the in the King's Gate North and East neighborhood starting from $1,549. The second greatest value West Trenton apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 564 Grand Ave starting at $1,925 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the King's Gate North and East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Trenton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.53
564 Grand Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.93
Sturwood Hamlet ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Carlton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Orchard View Apartments2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.84
Rock Springs Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Birchwood at Hopewell (55+) Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01
Americana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
Lafayette House1 BR/1BaS1BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Trenton

What type of rentals are currently available in West Trenton?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in West Trenton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $3,895. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Trenton ranging from $1,550 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Trenton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Trenton ranges from $1,550 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,516.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Trenton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Trenton range from $1,755 to $3,895, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,006.

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