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  1. Building Photo - 195 Nassau
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $5,600+
    2 BEDS
    $4,900+
    3 BEDS
    $6,700+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,900 - $8,500
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$4,900 - $8,500

    195 Nassau

    195 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
    (609) 228-9832
  11. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    STUDIO
    $2,014+
    1 BED
    $2,205+
    2 BEDS
    $3,005+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,008 - $3,870
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,014 - $3,876

    Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

    1 Riverwalk, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
    (609) 303-5896
  18. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $5,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,495

    39 Quarry St

    39 Quarry St, Princeton, NJ 08542
    (609) 917-7862
  20. Building Photo - 146 Nassau St
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $3,750+
    3 BEDS
    $4,150+

    146 Nassau St

    146 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
  22. Building Photo - 40 Truman Ave
    2 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,800

    40 Truman Ave

    40 Truman Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
  23. Building Photo - 2107 Donatello Dr
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,025
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,025
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,025

    2107 Donatello Dr

    2107 Donatello Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
  24. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,350

    16 Linden Ln Unit 2A

    16 Linden Ln, Princeton, NJ 08542
  25. 3 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $5,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,500

    41 Maidenhead Rd

    41 Maidenhead Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
  31. Building Photo - 301 Nassau St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    301 Nassau St Unit 6

    301 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  32. Building Photo - 21 Cambridge Ct
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,300

    21 Cambridge Ct

    21 Cambridge Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  33. Building Photo - 32B Foxboro Ct
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,150

    32B Foxboro Ct

    32B Foxboro Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  34. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,700

    5 Nottingham Cir

    5 Nottingham Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  35. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900

    7 Lincoln Ave Unit 7 Lincoln Court

    7 Lincoln Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
  36. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    9 Lincoln Ct Unit 9B Lincoln Court

    9 Lincoln Ct, Princeton, NJ 08542
  37. Building Photo - 109 N Barrow Pl
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    109 N Barrow Pl

    109 N Barrow Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
  38. Building Photo - 49 Washington St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    49 Washington St Unit Rear 2nd Floor

    49 Washington St, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553
  40. Building Photo - 72 Truman Ave
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,350

    72 Truman Ave

    72 Truman Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
  41. 2 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $4,000

    173 Sayre Dr

    173 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Living & Renting in Princeton

Princeton at a Glance

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$2,738
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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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Education

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Princeton High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,518 Students
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J Witherspoon Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
794 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 $2,738.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Princeton, NJ is $2,090.

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 $2,738.

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 $3,589.

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 $4,038.

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