Nestled on the banks of the Delaware River, Trenton is New Jersey’s vibrant capital city. The city’s extensive history dates back to the early 18th century, and Trenton pays homage to its past with a bevy of fascinating museums and memorials. Among Trenton’s many historic amenities are the New Jersey State Museum, Old Barracks Museum, William Trent House Museum, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Trenton Battle Monument, and the World War II Memorial.
In addition to its historic features, Trenton offers residents access to a wide variety of local charms. Trenton residents typically enjoy watching Passage Theatre Company productions at Mill Hill Playhouse, purchasing fresh produce at the Trenton Farmers Market, seeing the Trenton Thunder play ball at Arm & Hammer Park, and strolling through Cadwalader Park.
Your Trenton apartment is sure to be within a two-hour drive of metropolises like Philadelphia, Wilmington, and New York City. Getting around from Trenton, whether for work or leisure, is simple with convenience to multiple major highways as well as Trenton-Mercer Airport.
The American Goldfinch, the New Jersey state bird
The Trenton Train Station
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Trenton, NJ is $984 for a studio, $1,545 for one bedroom, $1,887 for two bedrooms, and $2,313 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Trenton has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
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Somewhat Walkable
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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’ll need a car.
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HEDGEPETH WILLIAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public
Grades 4-6
582 Students
Public
Grades 4-6
515 Students
Public
Grades 4-6
542 Students
Public
Grades K-3
502 Students
Public
Grades 4-6
460 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
670 Students
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Grades K-8
754 Students
Luis Munoz Rivera Elementary School
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Grades 6-8
500 Students
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479 Students
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Public
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2,255 Students
Trenton Central High School West
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Grades 9-12
761 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
479 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
178 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
35 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.
