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Cranbury, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cranbury Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cranbury, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Valor Pointe in the Southfield Estates neighborhood priced from $900. Princeton Lakeview Apartments in the Turnpike West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cranbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valor Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Quail RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,644
Windsor Regency3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Hunters Glen1×11BR,1BA$1,740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranbury, NJ and Nearby

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cranbury area is the $2.15 price per square foot $2.15/sq.ft. - The Maple Model at Lofts at Monroe Place in the in the Turnpike East neighborhood starting from $3,447. The second greatest value Cranbury apartment is the Coventry I Enhanced Model at Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal starting at $3,327 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Princeton Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cranbury apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts at Monroe Place$2.15/sq.ft. - The Maple2BR,2.5BA$2.15
Barclay Square at Princeton ForrestalCoventry I Enhanced2BR,2BA$2.62
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
The Woods East WindsorELM2BR,2BA$2.50
Valor Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Princeton Orchards ApartmentsUpgraded 2-bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.65
Addison at Princeton Meadows2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
Brookwood GardensONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.40
Hunters Glen1×11BR,1BA$2.58
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR,1BA$2.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cranbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Cranbury?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Cranbury, NJ with pricing that ranges from $897 to $6,013. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cranbury ranging from $1,650 to $7,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cranbury ranges from $1,650 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,332.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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