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    100 Woodstone Circle, Princeton, NJ 08540
    1 BED $2,505+
    2 BEDS $3,015+
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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 $2,500+

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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a book shelf
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    725 Denow Road, Pennington, NJ 08534
    1 BED $1,345+
    2 BEDS $1,596
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    5 Autumn Lane, #100, Skillman, NJ 08558
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    2 BEDS $1,799
    3 BEDS $2,265
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    344 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a granite countertop.
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    Trinity Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
    2 BEDS $2,500
  • A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a mirror on the wall.
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    900 Herrontown Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a stainless steel oven.
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    6 Halstead Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
    2 BEDS $2,895
  • A living room with a grey couch and a dining table.
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    6202 Vivaldi Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
    3 BEDS $4,650
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a marble countertop.
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    7104 Donatello Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
    2 BEDS $3,750
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    900 Wessex Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
    1 BED $2,115+
    2 BEDS $2,415+
    3 BEDS $3,004+
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  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a marble countertop.
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    94 Quince Ct, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
    2 BEDS $2,300
  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
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    305 Deer Creek Dr., Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
    1 BED $1,900+
    2 BEDS $2,310+
  • a living room with a couch and a sliding glass door
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    1000 Pheasant Hollow Drive, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
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    1 BED $2,014+
    2 BEDS $2,290+
  • a living room with blue walls and a white couch and a table with chairs
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    2005 Quail Ridge Dr, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
    STUDIO $1,572+
    1 BED $1,629+
    2 BEDS $1,985+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a marble countertop.
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    O'neill Ct, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
    3 BEDS $2,700
  • A kitchen with a black fridge, black stove, and a black microwave.
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    42 Foxtail Lane, South Brunswick Township, NJ 08852
    3 BEDS $2,600
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    3217 Ravens Crest Dr, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
    1 BED $1,733+
    2 BEDS $1,966+
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a granite countertop.
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    1811 Ravens Crest Drive, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
    1 BED $1,850
  • A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a dining table.
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    Catbird Court, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
    3 BEDS $1,350
  • 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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  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and black appliances.
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    1322 Sierra Drive, Trenton, NJ 08619
    2 BEDS $2,350
  • a dining room table and living room with a fireplace
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    100 Forge Circle, Pennington, NJ 08534
    1 BED $2,260+
    2 BEDS $2,610+
  • A kitchen with a black stove top oven and a black microwave.
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    Country Mill Dr, East Windsor, NJ 08512
    2 BEDS $2,300
  • 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
    1 BED $2,100
    2 BEDS $2,300
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08542 rent trends

Rental prices in 08542 have decreased by 0.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,838 to $2,829.

Average rent in 08542

$2,829/mo 08542 average rental price, September 2025
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    What's the typical rent budget in 08542?

    The largest share of rentals in 08542 (76%) 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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    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in 08542 last updated?

    Prices and availability in 08542 were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in 08542?

    The best apartments in 08542 are: Woodmont Way - West Windsor and The Waxwood.

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

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in 08542 is between $2,500 and $3,840.

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

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in 08542 is between $2,975 and $5,920.

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

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in 08542 is between $2,505 and $5,920.

    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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