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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trenton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Trenton, NJ area range in price from $790 to $11,266 with an overall median price of $2,383. 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$79035
Central West$2,006$79036
Chambersburg$2,006$1,00031
Chestnut Park$2,006$1,00033
Ewing and Carroll$2,006$1,00034
Greenwood Hamilton$2,006$1,00031
Mill Hill$2,006$1,00036
North 25$2,006$79033
Pennington Prospect$2,006$79032
Villa Park$2,006$1,10026

Cheapest Available Trenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trenton, NJ is a Studio unit found at Lalor Gardens, LLC in the Mercerville neighborhood priced from $1,320. Pennsbury Court Apartments in the Magnolia Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,355. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lalor Gardens, LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,320
Pennsbury Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,355
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Morrisville Meadows1 Bed / 1 Bath - TA1BR,1BA$1,400
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ

As of April 28, 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
2821 S Broad St, Unit #2floorunit2821 S Broad St2BR,1BA$1.91
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
Barclay Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.97
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trenton

What type of rentals are currently available in Trenton?

There are currently 310 Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $790 to $4,250. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Trenton ranging from $750 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Trenton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Trenton ranges from $750 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,034.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Trenton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Trenton range from $1,755 to $4,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,006.

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