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Cheap Apartment for Rent in 08542:
With hardwood floors throughout, this cozy unit offers private views while still being a short distance from the downtown Princeton scene and the newly revitalized Princeton Town Center. In addition...

$1,850/mo

1 bed1 bath592 sq ft

69 Pine St Unit 1, Princeton, NJ 08542

Parking • A/C

(609) 902-5302

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Cheap Apartment for Rent in 08542:
Cozy 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment available for rent in downtown Princeton! Nestled on Witherspoon Street, just above the beloved Village Silver and Sakura Express, this chic 3RD-FLOOR unit offers...

$2,000/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

43 Witherspoon St Unit C, Princeton, NJ 08542

Laundry in unit • Parking

(732) 354-6492

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Cheap Apartment for Rent in 08542:
These unfurnished studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are in a prime central location, within walking distance of Princeton University, shops, restaurants, and public transportation,...

$2,000/mo

1 bed1 bath270 sq ft

86 Spruce St Apt 9, Princeton, NJ 08542

Available 09/01 • Parking

(609) 924-2267

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Cheap Apartment for Rent in 08542:
These unfurnished studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are in a prime central location, within walking distance of Princeton University, shops, restaurants, and public transportation,...

$2,300/mo

1 bed1 bath500 sq ft

86 Spruce St Apt 4, Princeton, NJ 08542

Available 09/01 • Parking

(609) 924-2267

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Cheap Apartment for Rent in 08542:
These unfurnished studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are in a prime central location, within walking distance of Princeton University, shops, restaurants, and public transportation,...

$2,700/mo

2 beds1 bath520 sq ft

86 Spruce St Apt 6, Princeton, NJ 08542

Available 09/01 • Parking

(609) 924-2267

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Cheap Apartment for Rent in 08542:
Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom condo ideally located on Witherspoon Street in the heart of Princeton. Featuring impressive 9-foot ceilings and modern upgrades throughout, this inviting...

$3,195/mo

2 beds2 baths829 sq ft

205 Witherspoon St Unit 1, Princeton, NJ 08542

Parking • A/C

(609) 773-8054

Property at 20 Lytle St Apt 3, Princeton, NJ, 08542, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$3,200/mo

2 beds1 bath900 sq ft

20 Lytle St Apt 3, Princeton, NJ 08542

Property at 14 Spring St Unit 2ND FLOOR, Princeton, NJ, 08542, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$3,200/mo

2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft

14 Spring St Unit 2ND FLOOR, Princeton, NJ 08542

Property at 20 Lytle St Apt 2, Princeton, NJ, 08542, 3 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$3,500/mo

3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft

20 Lytle St Apt 2, Princeton, NJ 08542

Property at 106 Spruce St Unit 3, Princeton, NJ, 08542, 3 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$3,600/mo

3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft

106 Spruce St Unit 3, Princeton, NJ 08542

Property at 195 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ, 08542, 1-3 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$4,350+/mo

1-3 bed1-2 bath1,023-1,380 sq ft

195 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542

Property at 11 Quarry St Apt 11, Princeton, NJ, 08542, 2 beds, 1.5 baths, [object Object]

$4,500/mo

2 beds1.5 baths1,215 sq ft

11 Quarry St Apt 11, Princeton, NJ 08542

Property at The Residences at Palmer Square - 40 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ, 08542, 2 beds, 2 baths, [object Object]

$4,900/mo

2 beds2 baths1,367 sq ft

The Residences at Palmer Square

| 40 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542

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Cheap Apartment for Rent in 08542:
Nestled in Princeton, NJ, Princeton Senior Living is strategically designed for comfort. This brand-new, 55+ community offers 80 spacious one and two-bedroom apartments with modern finishes,...

Senior Living

$653+/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

Princeton Senior Living 55+

| 500 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540

Pets welcome • Dishwasher • Somewhat walkable

(609) 982-3607

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Cheap Apartment for Rent in 08542:
Welcome home to this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located on desirable Witherspoon Street in the heart of Princeton. Enjoy the convenience of downtown living with easy access to Princeton...

$1,950/mo

1 bed1 bath290 sq ft

26 Witherspoon St Apt 4, Princeton, NJ 08542

Pets welcome • Parking

(609) 773-8054

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Cheap Apartment for Rent in 08542:
Enjoy the convenience of downtown Princeton in this bright 5th-floor apartment at 44 Nassau Street. Ideally located in the heart of town, this residence offers easy access to Princeton University,...

$2,100/mo

Studio1 bath— sq ft

44 Nassau St Unit G, Princeton, NJ 08542

Pets welcome • Parking • Walker's paradise

(609) 773-8054

$2,245/mo

Studio1 bath— sq ft

35 Linden Ln Unit 35LLAPT3, Princeton, NJ 08540

Available 09/01 • Pets welcome

(844) 622-6787

NEW 14 HRS AGO$1,500 OFF

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Cheap Apartment for Rent in 08542:
Avalon W Squared at Princeton Junction offers new studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartment homes for lease featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and tile backsplash. Enjoy...

Studio: $2,539

1 bd: $2,296 • 2 bd: $2,903

Avalon W Squared

| West Windsor Township, NJ

1 unit match • Pets welcome • Fitness Center

(640) 888-6042

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in 08542:
Easy living in downtown Princeton with a fantastic location just a short distance from many of the great restaurants on Nassau Street and from Princeton shopping center. This one bedroom apartment...

$2,300/mo

1 bed1 bath500 sq ft

345 Nassau St Unit 6, Princeton, NJ 08540

Pets welcome • Parking • Dishwasher

(609) 921-4511

Property at 29 Wiggins St Apt A, Princeton, NJ, 08540, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,300/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

29 Wiggins St Apt A, Princeton, NJ 08540

Property at Princeton Gardens - 300 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$2,350+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath985-1,315 sq ft

Princeton Gardens

| 300 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

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