What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Princeton, NJ?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ is $2,761. In general, rentals in central or high-demand neighborhoods cost more than those farther from downtown.

How big is a typical 1-bedroom in Princeton, NJ?

The average size of a 1-bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ is 701 square feet, though layouts vary by building and location.

Which neighborhoods in Princeton, NJ have the lowest 1-bedroom rents?

Neighborhoods outside downtown Princeton, NJ, such as The Estates at Princeton Junction , Princeton/Lawrenceville , and Downtown Princeton , usually have the most affordable 1-bedroom apartments while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Princeton NJ

71 Rentals Available

195 Nassau

195 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
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$4,400+

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Lofts at Princeton

100 Loft Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
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$2,399+

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Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

1 Riverwalk, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
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$2,467+

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$2,461+

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The Mews at Princeton Junction

900 Wessex Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
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$2,114+

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Princeton Gardens

101 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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$2,200+

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Windsor Woods

465 Meadow Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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$2,309

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Woodmont Way - West Windsor

100 Woodstone Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
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$2,960+
The Alice

365 Terhune Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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$3,320+

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172 Nassau St

172 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08544
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$3,250
Avalon Princeton on Harrison

275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540

1 Bed

$2,975+
Kingston Terrace

607 Kingston Terrace, Princeton, NJ 08540

1 Bed

$1,979+
Yorkshire Village Senior 55+

100 Cole Ln, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

1 Bed

$1,695+
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,079 sq ft

$6,400

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Unit 209 at 195 Nassau

195 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
1 Bed

$1,655

Princeton Lakeview Apartments

103 Lakeview Ter, Princeton, NJ 08540
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 518 sq ft

$4,250

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31 Palmer Square W Unit A

31 Palmer Square W Unit A, Princeton, NJ 08540
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$1,550

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1076 Canal Rd Unit 1076B

1076 Canal Rd Unit 1076B, Princeton, NJ 08540
1 Bed, 1.5 Baths

$4,475

45 Spring St Unit 5

45 Spring St Unit 5, Princeton, NJ 08542
1 Bed, 2 Baths, 2,131 sq ft

$3,500

20 Battlebrook Ln

20 Battlebrook Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 766 sq ft

$2,449

Unit APT9 at Lofts at Princeton

100 Loft Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 3,516 sq ft

$2,100

24 Bank St

24 Bank St, Princeton, NJ 08542
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600 sq ft

$2,300

190 Witherspoon St Unit A

190 Witherspoon St Unit A, Princeton, NJ 08542
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 701 sq ft

$2,467

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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 701 sq ft

$2,461

Unit 447 at Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

1 Riverwalk, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,196 sq ft

$2,799+

Unit APT7 at Windsor Woods

465 Meadow Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

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1 Bedroom Princeton, NJ Apartments for Rent

Princeton, NJ offers over 71 one-bedroom apartments, giving you plenty of options to find a home that fits your lifestyle. Easily browse verified listings, compare prices, check availability, and explore photos and floor plans to visualize your new space. Renting a one-bedroom apartment provides privacy, independence, and the freedom to design a home that reflects your personality—whether you’re setting the thermostat to your preference, arranging furniture, or stocking your pantry just the way you like. Start your search today and discover a one-bedroom apartment in Princeton that’s entirely yours.

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Princeton, NJ Rental Insights

: The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ is $2,761. In general, rentals in central or high-demand neighborhoods cost more than those farther from downtown.
: The average size of a 1-bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ is 701 square feet, though layouts vary by building and location.
: Neighborhoods outside downtown Princeton, NJ, such as The Estates at Princeton Junction, Princeton/Lawrenceville, and Downtown Princeton, usually have the most affordable 1-bedroom apartments while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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