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  3. Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,855+
    1 BED
    $2,467+
    2 BEDS
    $3,005+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,849 - $3,870
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,855 - $3,876

    Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

    1 Riverwalk, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
    (609) 303-5896
  18. Building Photo - 117 N Barrow Pl
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950

    117 N Barrow Pl

    117 N Barrow Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
  21. Building Photo - 31 Palmer Square W
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $4,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,250

    31 Palmer Square W Unit A

    31 Palmer Square W, Princeton, NJ 08540
  22. Building Photo - 3728 US-1
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    3728 US-1

    3728 US-1, Princeton, NJ 08540
  23. Building Photo - 15 Colebrook Ct
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,795

    15 Colebrook Ct

    15 Colebrook Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
  24. Building Photo - 3728 Brunswick Pike
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    3728 Brunswick Pike

    3728 Brunswick Pike, Princeton, NJ 08540
  27. Building Photo - 21 Heathcote Brook Rd
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,750

    21 Heathcote Brook Rd

    21 Heathcote Brook Rd, Kingston, NJ 08528
  28. Building Photo - 150 John Street
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,400

    150 John Street

    150 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
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  29. Building Photo - 1076 Canal Rd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    1076 Canal Rd Unit 1076B

    1076 Canal Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  30. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $5,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,150

    18 Peacock Way

    18 Peacock Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  31. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,195

    661 Mount Lucas Rd Unit 2

    661 Mount Lucas Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  32. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,450

    104 Mandon Ct Unit 104

    104 Mandon Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  33. Building Photo - 219 Birch Ave
    1 BED, 2 BATHS
    $1,330
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,330
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,330

    219 Birch Ave Unit #2FC

    219 Birch Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
  34. Building Photo - 28 Pardoe Rd
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,950

    28 Pardoe Rd

    28 Pardoe Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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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

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J Witherspoon Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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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 $2,721.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Princeton, NJ is $2,082.

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 $2,721.

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 $3,483.

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 $3,893.

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