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Princeton, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Princeton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Princeton, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cameron in the Downtown Wilson neighborhood priced from $909. Beech Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Princeton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CameronA11BR,1BA$909
Beech Street Apartments1 Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$925
Beacon Pointe - Wilson2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,003
Riverwood Villas1 bdr Biles1BR,1BA$1,075
The Lofts at Whirligig StationThe Duckie C21BR,1BA$1,075
Centro at Pine NashS2Studio,1BA$1,120
Walton FarmsJoyner1BR,1BA$1,125
College Court2 Bedroom - Premium2BR,1BA$1,125
Shepard Greene1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,130
Thornberry ParkThe Hawthorne1BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NC and Nearby

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Princeton area is the $1.39 price per square foot BLISS Model at Summerwell Harmony in the in the Gaylee Village neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Princeton apartment is the Clover Model at Affinity at Wendell starting at $1,920 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Gaylee Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Princeton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summerwell HarmonyBLISS3BR,2BA$1.39
Affinity at WendellClover3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Parkside VillageThe Clayton3BR,2.5BA$1.10
Alcove Garner Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.38
Riverwood Ranch TownhomesFalkirk2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Summerwind ApartmentsBrunswick1BR,1BA$1.38
College Court2 Bedroom - Premium2BR,1BA$1.29
Thornberry ParkThe Hawthorne1BR,1BA$1.35
Beacon Pointe - Wilson2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.19
CameronA11BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Princeton, NC

Ranked #130

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Princeton, NC

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Princeton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Princeton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Princeton is at Centro at Pine Nash listed at $1,120.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Apartment is $909 at Cameron.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Princeton is starting from $1,003 at Beacon Pointe - Wilson.

What is the most affordable Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Thornberry Park and starts from $1,356.

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