Cheap Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ from $700 (25 Rentals)

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130 Bayard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

130 Bayard St

130 Bayard StTrenton, NJ 08611
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Carteret Arms Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carteret Arms Apartment

333 W State StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Luther Towers (55+)
1 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Towers (55+)

489 W State StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Parkway Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Gardens

695 Parkway AveTrenton, NJ 08618
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Beechwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beechwood Gardens

225 Beechwood AveTrenton, NJ 08618
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Jennings Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Jennings Village

461-471 Brunswick AveTrenton, NJ 08638
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Academy Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Place

125 Olive StTrenton, NJ 08618
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South Village I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Village I

312 Lalor StTrenton, NJ 08611
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Colonial Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Gardens

490 Plaza BlvdMorrisville, PA 19067
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Alexandria Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alexandria Apartments

250 Plaza BlvdMorrisville, PA 19067
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Park Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1460 Parkside AveEwing, NJ 08638
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Castle Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Club Apartments

254 W Trenton AveMorrisville, PA 19067
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Trenton, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trenton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Trenton, NJ area range in price from $790 to $11,202 with an overall median price of $2,386. The three Trenton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Battle Monument at $790, Central West at $790, and Chambersburg at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Trenton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Battle Monument$2,006$79048
Central West$2,006$79048
Chambersburg$2,006$1,00033
Chestnut Park$2,006$1,00029
Mill Hill$2,006$1,00041
North 25$2,006$79043
Villa Park$2,006$1,29828
Wilbur I$2,006$79037
Wilbur II$2,006$79027
Greenwood Hamilton$2,010$1,00038

Cheapest Available Trenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Warner Village Apartments in the Hutchinson Mills neighborhood priced from $1,320. Trenton Watch Factory in the Hutchinson Mills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,327. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,320
Trenton Watch FactoryA71BR,1BA$1,327
Circle F LoftsA2 Loft1BR,1BA$1,349
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$1,400
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Trenton area is the $1.24 price per square foot 1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft. Model at Parkside Court in the in the King's Gate North and East neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Trenton apartment is the 1115 Hamilton Ave Model at 1115 Hamilton Ave, Unit Upstairs starting at $1,700 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Hutchinson Mills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trenton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkside Court1 BR w/Basement 1,650 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.24
1115 Hamilton Ave, Unit Upstairs1115 Hamilton Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
Carriage Park at Lawrence (55+)1x11BR,1BA$1.90
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.53
The Nolan2 bed 1 Bath Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.89
Colonial Gardens Trenton ProudLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
40 Union St, Unit #240 Union St1BR,1BA$1.72
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Circle F LoftsA6 Loft1BR,1BA$1.63
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.76

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Trenton Overview

Trenton, New Jersey, is a strategically located city that enjoys a low cost of living with access to regional employment. It has strong historical ties to the American Revolution and maintains historic districts that present wonderful opportunities to rent an apartment in Trenton.

Why live in Trenton, NJ?

Because Trenton borders the City of Brotherly Love and it enjoys all the radio programming diversity of that major metropolitan city. You can listen to everything from Latin to Top-40. The city does have a local news talk station in WKXW for those interested in discussions about current events and politics from a pro-Jersey perspective.

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Getting Around Trenton, NJ

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Trenton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Trenton?

The cheapest apartment in Trenton is Americana Apartments which is listed at $1,310, while the average apartment in Trenton costs $2,386.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Trenton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Trenton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Trenton?

Cheap apartments in Trenton have an average cost of $1,322 which is $1,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Trenton.

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