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Apartments for Rent in 08542, NJ

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Apartments for Rent in 08542, NJ. 146 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a kitchen
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    86 Spruce Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
    STUDIO $1,600
    1 BED $1,700
    2 BEDS $2,300
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    100 Woodstone Circle, Princeton, NJ 08540
    1 BED $3,320+
    2 BEDS $3,905+
    3 BEDS $4,545+
  • a rendering of a three story apartment building with balconies and a fire hydrant
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    19 Lincoln Court, Princeton, NJ 08540
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $6,850
  • a red brick building with a brown door and a tree
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    203-205 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
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    2 BEDS $3,500
  • a kitchen with a sink and a stove and a window
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    152 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ 08542
    3 BEDS $4,500
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  • a large brick building with a fence in front of it
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    35 Quarry Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
    1 BED $2,200+

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  • an empty living room with a fireplace and a kitchen
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    384 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540
    3 BEDS $4,500
  • the preserve at ballantyne commons apartment kitchen and living room
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    900 Wessex Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
    1 BED $2,155+
    2 BEDS $2,620+
    3 BEDS $3,218+
  • an empty kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black counter top
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    5 Autumn Lane, #100, Skillman, NJ 08558
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,643+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
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    305 Deer Creek Dr., Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
    1 BED $2,068+
    2 BEDS $2,510+
  • a living room with a couch and a sliding glass door
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    2821 Pheasant Hollow Drive, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,975+
    2 BEDS $2,445
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    2005 Quail Ridge Dr, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
    STUDIO $1,668+
    1 BED $1,733+
    2 BEDS $2,134+
  • a swimming pool with a building in the background
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    3217 Ravens Crest Dr., Plainsboro, NJ 08536
    1 BED $1,797+
    2 BEDS $2,249+
  • a living room with a balcony with chairs and a table
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    100 Forest Ridge Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-1107
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,245
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    100 Forge Circle, Pennington, NJ 08534
    1 BED $2,365+
    2 BEDS $2,885+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a book shelf
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    725 Denow Road, Pennington, NJ 08534
    1 BED $1,295+
    2 BEDS $1,671
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table and a television
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    226 Dorchester Drive Clubhouse, East Windsor, NJ 08512
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  • a red brick house with two white doors and a sidewalk
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    8 Princeton Arms N1, East Windsor, NJ 08512
  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
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    8 Princeton Arms N1, East Windsor, NJ 08512
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    8 Princeton Arms N1, East Windsor, NJ 08512
  • a living room with couches chairs and tables and a fireplace
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    1970 Brunswick Avenue, Lawrence, NJ 08648
    1 BED $727+
    2 BEDS $868+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
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    2 Justin Dr / GPS: 2687 Rte 130, Cranbury, NJ 08512
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and plants
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    1 Justin Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512
    1 BED $1,144
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a pool table and a dining table
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    1 Schindler Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
    1 BED $2,495
    2 BEDS $3,142+
  • a living room with a couch and a pool table
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    701 Royal Oaks Court, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
    1 BED $1,835+
    2 BEDS $2,174+
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08542 rent trends

Rental prices in 08542 have increased by 6.2% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,764 to $2,935.

Average rent in 08542

$2,935/mo 08542 average rental price, January 2026
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    What's the typical rent budget in 08542?

    The largest share of rentals in 08542 (77%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in 08542, NJ

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    Walker's Paradise
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    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 92, Bike Score®: 85

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in 08542 last updated?

    Prices and availability in 08542 were last updated on 21 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in 08542?

    The best apartments in 08542 are: 86 Spruce Street, Woodmont Way - West Windsor, 19 Lincoln Court, 203-205 Nassau Street and 152 Witherspoon Street, Princeton.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in 08542?

    The price range for a studio apartment in 08542 is between $1,750 and $3,600.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in 08542?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in 08542 is between $1,750 and $5,077.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in 08542?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in 08542 is between $1,750 and $7,200.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in 08542?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in 08542 is between $4,500 and $7,200.

    What type of rental buildings are in 08542?

    In 08542, 64% of the residents are renting compared to 36% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of 08542's rentals, 80% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

    08542 demographics

    • 2,415Total Population
    • 1,096 Female
      1,319 Male
    • 41Median Age

    08542 households

    • 599 Family
      621 Non-family
    • 170 Children
      1,050 No Children
    • 1,220Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $104,694Median Household Income

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