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  1. Luxury Apartments in Princeton, NJ with Rooftop Terrace at The Alice Princeton - The Alice
    $400 Off
    Price Drop. $400 Off
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    1 BED
    $3,290+
    2 BEDS
    $4,480+

    The Alice

    365 Terhune Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
    (609) 913-3237
  2. Building Photo - 195 Nassau
    $900 Off
    Price Drop. $900 Off
    1 BED
    $4,300+
    2 BEDS
    $5,300+
    3 BEDS
    $7,900+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,300 - $10,500
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$4,300 - $10,500

    195 Nassau

    195 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
    (609) 228-9832
  11. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $2,013+
    1 BED
    $1,014+
    2 BEDS
    $3,130+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,009 - $3,900
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,014 - $3,875

    Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

    1 Riverwalk, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
    (609) 303-5896
  18. Building Photo - 146 Nassau St
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $3,750+
    3 BEDS
    $4,150+

    146 Nassau St

    146 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
  23. Building Photo - 1357 Canal Rd
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $10,487
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$10,487
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$10,487

    1357 Canal Rd Unit SI ID1336810P

    1357 Canal Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
  25. Building Photo - 33 Monroe Ln
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,000

    33 Monroe Ln

    33 Monroe Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540
  26. Building Photo - 72 Clearview Ave
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    72 Clearview Ave

    72 Clearview Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
  27. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,500

    22 Nestlewood Way

    22 Nestlewood Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
  30. Building Photo - 14 Harris Rd
    4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $6,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,250

    14 Harris Rd

    14 Harris Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  31. Building Photo - 246 N Harrison St
    5 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    246 N Harrison St

    246 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  32. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300

    14 Spring St Unit 2F

    14 Spring St, Princeton, NJ 08542
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  33. Building Photo - 277 Snowden Ln
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    277 Snowden Ln Unit 1

    277 Snowden Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  34. Building Photo - 39 Quarry St
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,995

    39 Quarry St

    39 Quarry St, Princeton, NJ 08542
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  35. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    108 Wrangel Ct Unit 9

    108 Wrangel Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  36. 4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $5,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,500

    40 Greylynne Dr

    40 Greylynne Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  37. 3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $5,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,300

    8 Trewbridge Ct

    8 Trewbridge Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
  38. Building Photo - 44A Watertown Ct
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,690
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,690
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,690

    44A Watertown Ct

    44A Watertown Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
  40. Building Photo - 10 Monroe Ct
    4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $5,200

    10 Monroe Ct

    10 Monroe Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
  41. 2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,650

    46 Hoover Ave

    46 Hoover Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Living & Renting in Princeton

Princeton at a Glance

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Princeton, NJ Apartments for Rent

Princeton is home to Princeton University, one of the world's most acclaimed research institutions, which has been located in the borough since 1756. Those looking for apartments for rent in Princeton will find a college town atmosphere with historic architecture, tree-lined streets, and a walkable downtown centered around Nassau Street and Palmer Square. The area offers a mix of housing styles, from historic properties near the university to apartment communities throughout the borough's 19 square miles.

Renting in Princeton provides convenient access to shopping, dining, and cultural attractions like the McCarter Theatre Center and Morven Museum and Garden. The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park offers miles of trails for outdoor recreation, while Carnegie Lake is popular for rowing and waterfront activities. Commuters benefit from Princeton's location halfway between New York City and Philadelphia, with the Princeton Shuttle connecting to NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line for easy rail access to both metropolitan areas. The borough also sits near major highways, making it a practical base for those working in central New Jersey or traveling throughout the region.

Why Princeton?

  • The mixed-use Palmer Square features a variety of offices, shops, restaurants, and residential spaces.
  • In addition to Princeton University, other schools in Princeton include Mercer County Community College, Westminster Choir College, and the Institute for Advanced Study.
  • Recreation includes a community pool, tennis courts, ball fields, golf courses, and several parks and playgrounds.
  • Herrontown Woods Arboretum is a beautiful, wooded park with rolling hills and is one of the area’s best hiking locations.
  • The Princeton Train Station connects Princeton with New York City and Philadelphia, providing quick, convenient access to both cities.

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Princeton High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,532 Students
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J Witherspoon Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
816 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Princeton, NJ

What are the average rent costs in Princeton, NJ?

The average rent in Princeton, NJ is $2,752.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Princeton, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Princeton, NJ is $2,119.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ is $2,752.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ is $3,659.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ is $4,049.

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