Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Trenton Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ from $900 (7 Rentals)

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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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Academy Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Place

125 Olive StTrenton, NJ 08618
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Downtown Trenton, Trenton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Downtown Trenton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Downtown Trenton, 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 Downtown Trenton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available Downtown Trenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Trenton area of Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Canal House Apartments priced from $1,400. Greenwood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Downtown Trenton apartments for rent in Trenton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Pennsbury Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,405

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Trenton, NJ

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Trenton area is the $1.95 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Roebling Lofts in the in the Mill Hill neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown Trenton apartment is the 1+D/1.5B Model at Lafayette House starting at $1,422 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Mill Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Trenton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roebling Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.95
Lafayette House1+D/1.5B1BR,1.5BA$1.42
Colonial Gardens Trenton ProudLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Parkside ManorTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.93
Brookfield Gardens$2.25/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.25
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Eastgate ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.07
Wellington WoodsAvon1BR,1BA$2.54
Greenwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
Pennsbury Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.34

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Getting Around the Downtown Trenton Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Trenton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Trenton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Trenton Apartment is $1,400 at Canal House Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Trenton is starting from $1,600 at Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud.

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