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  2. Building Photo - The Alice
    $824 Off
    Price Drop. $824 Off
    1 BED
    $3,465+
    2 BEDS
    $4,845+
    3 BEDS
    $6,329+

    The Alice

    365 Terhune Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  18. Building Photo - 146 Nassau St
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $4,095

    146 Nassau St

    146 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
  32. Building Photo - 603 Parker Blvd
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,150

    603 Parker Blvd

    603 Parker Blvd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
  42. Building Photo - 321 Ewing St
    4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $9,000

    321 Ewing St

    321 Ewing St, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Living & Renting in Princeton

Princeton at a Glance

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$2,672
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Some Transit

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Princeton, NJ Apartments for Rent

Princeton, NJ is a historic college town in Mercer County. Apartments for rent in Princeton place residents in a community known for its tree-lined streets and architectural beauty, particularly evident in the Collegiate Gothic buildings of Princeton University's campus.

The downtown area, centered around Nassau Street and Palmer Square, features local shops and restaurants housed in well-preserved buildings dating back to the colonial era. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $2,700. Residents have access to several parks, including the 17-acre Marquand Park with its collection of rare trees and the Princeton Battlefield State Park, which offers walking trails and Revolutionary War history.

Transportation options include the Princeton Shuttle (affectionately known as the "Dinky") that connects to Princeton Junction station, offering rail service to New York City and Philadelphia. The town features multiple neighborhoods, from the tree-canopied streets of the Western Section to the established communities near Lake Carnegie, each with its own distinct character.

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.

Renting in Princeton

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Getting Around Princeton

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45

Car-Dependent

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
59

Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Minimal Transit

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Princeton High School

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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 $2,672.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Princeton, NJ is $2,848.

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 $2,672.

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 $3,413.

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 $3,932.

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