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Trenton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trenton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Trenton, NJ area range in price from $750 to $5,800 with an overall median price of $2,678. The three Trenton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Trenton at $1,400, Battle Monument at $750, and Berkeley Square and Parkside at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Trenton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Trenton$2,400$1,4006
Battle Monument$2,500$75039
Berkeley Square and Parkside$2,500$75026
Cadwalader Hillcrest$2,500$75027
Central West$2,500$75037
Chambersburg$2,500$1,30035
Chestnut Park$2,500$1,40021
East Trenton$2,500$75031
Ewing and Carroll$2,500$75040
Greenwood Hamilton$2,500$1,30035

Cheapest Available Trenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trenton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Chambers Lofts in the Mercerville neighborhood priced from $1,245. Americana Apartments in the Magnolia Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,310. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chambers LoftsA41BR,1BA$1,245
Americana Apartments1 Bedroom Terrace1BR,1BA$1,310
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ

As of April 07, 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 2BR/2.0BA Model at Roebling Lofts starting at $2,300 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Mill Hill 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
Roebling Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.60
1115 Hamilton Ave, Unit Upstairs1115 Hamilton Ave1BR,1BA$1.29
The Gardens at Birmingham2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.53
Lafayette House1+D/1.5B1BR,1.5BA$1.42
Colonial Gardens Trenton ProudLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Canal House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Warner Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.76
Americana Apartments1 Bedroom Terrace1BR,1BA$1.84
Chambers LoftsA41BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trenton

What type of rentals are currently available in Trenton?

There are currently 305 Apartments for Rent in Trenton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $790 to $4,250. There are also 55 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 $1,971.

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 $1,500 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,006.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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