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Kensington Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Arms

9-16 Devonshire DrHightstown, NJ 08520
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Princeton Arms West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Arms West

65-76 Devonshire DrHightstown, NJ 08520
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Kensington Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Arms

34 Wiltshire DrHightstown, NJ 08520
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Dorchester Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dorchester Arms

9 Dorchester DrHightstown, NJ 08520
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Chestnut Willow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Willow

216 Dorchester DrEast Windsor, NJ 08512
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Windsor Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Commons

164 One Mile RdEast Windsor, NJ 08520
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Plainsboro, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainsboro, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Plainsboro, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plainsboro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cranbury Brook - The Highlands$4,605$1,740140

Cheapest Available Plainsboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainsboro, NJ is a Studio unit found at Princeton Lakeview Apartments in the Turnpike West neighborhood priced from $1,395. Wynbrook West in the Hightstown East Windsor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainsboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Wynbrook West1BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,695
Quail Ridge1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,728
Hunters Glen1×11BR,1BA$1,740
The Woods East WindsorAZALEAStudio,1BA$1,800
Princeton Arms North2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,840
Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesJuliaStudio,1BA$1,849
Kingston Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,884
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Pinnacle1BR,1BA$1,911
Addison at Princeton Meadows1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainsboro, NJ

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plainsboro area is the $2.62 price per square foot Coventry I Enhanced Model at Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal in the in the Princeton Manor neighborhood starting from $3,327. The second greatest value Plainsboro apartment is the Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at Princeton Lakeview Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Turnpike West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plainsboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Barclay Square at Princeton ForrestalCoventry I Enhanced2BR,2BA$2.62
Princeton Lakeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Windsor Woods$2.55/sq.ft. - The Arlington2BR,2BA$2.82
The Woods East WindsorELM2BR,2BA$2.62
Princeton Arms North2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.84
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Crest2BR,2BA$2.61
Wynbrook West1BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.15
Kingston Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Deer Creek1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
Quail Ridge1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plainsboro Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plainsboro?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plainsboro is at Princeton Lakeview Apartments listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainsboro Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainsboro Apartment is $1,655 at Princeton Lakeview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plainsboro Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plainsboro is starting from $1,840 at Princeton Arms North.

What is the most affordable Plainsboro Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plainsboro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at eaves West Windsor and starts from $3,150.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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