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Princeton Lakeview Apartments
103 Lakeview TerPrinceton, NJ 08540
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Princeton Neighborhood of Princeton, NJ from $1,100 (8 Rentals)
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85 Birch Ave
PrincetonNJ08542
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from $2,1001 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1
62 Wiggins St, Unit 62 Wiggins Apt 1
62 Wiggins StPrinceton, NJ 08540
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The Mews at Princeton Junction
900 Wessex PlPrinceton, NJ 08540
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from $2,3501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1
Princeton Gardens
101 Blue Spring RdPrinceton, NJ 08540
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from $1,849Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
1 RiverwalkPlainsboro, NJ 08536
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from $2,240Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 2
Avalon W Squared
500 Avalon SqWest Windsor, NJ 08550
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Downtown Princeton, Princeton, NJ Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Princeton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Princeton Studio Apartments | $2,491 | $1,395 | $3,065 |
| Downtown Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,871 | $1,655 | $4,790 |
| Downtown Princeton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,636 | $2,495 | $6,729 |
| Downtown Princeton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,646 | $3,097 | $6,329 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Princeton Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Princeton area of Princeton, NJ is a Studio unit found at Princeton Lakeview Apartments priced from $1,395. Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,849. Here are the most affordable Downtown Princeton apartments for rent in Princeton, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | Julia | Studio,1BA | $1,849 |
| Parc at Princeton Junction | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $2,419 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Princeton, NJ
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Princeton area is the $3.73 price per square foot C1-1299 Model at Avalon Princeton in the in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood starting from $4,840. The second greatest value Downtown Princeton apartment is the 2nd level Model at 146 Nassau St starting at $3,975 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Princeton Lawrenceville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Princeton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Princeton | C1-1299 | 3BR,2BA | $3.73 |
| 146 Nassau St | 2nd level | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Princeton Lakeview Apartments | Two Bedroom/Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Copperwood in Princeton | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Woodmont Way - West Windsor | Ruby | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| 13 Charlton St, Unit 2nd Floor | 13 Charlton St | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Parc at Princeton Junction | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| The Mews at Princeton Junction | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
| The Alice | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
| Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | Julia | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Ranked #3
Among neighborhoods in Princeton, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Princeton Neighborhood in Princeton, NJ
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Princeton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Princeton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Princeton is at Princeton Lakeview Apartments listed at $1,395.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Princeton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Princeton Apartment is $1,655 at Princeton Lakeview Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Princeton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Princeton is starting from $2,495 at Princeton Lakeview Apartments.
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