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197 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542, USA
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Princeton Property Management Services, LLC
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Amenities for 197 Witherspoon St
Apartment Amenities
| One Parking Space | Water |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Range |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Sewer |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
Services
| Lawn Care | Snow Removal |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
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About 197 Witherspoon St
Enjoy the convenience of downtown Princeton living in this inviting second-floor, 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment located at 197 Witherspoon Street. Ideally situated just minutes from Princeton University, Palmer Square, local restaurants, boutique shops, and public transportation, this residence offers the perfect combination of comfort and convenience. The apartment features a comfortable living area, a separate bedroom, and a full bathroom. Additional amenities include one dedicated parking space, access to an in-building washer and dryer, and water and sewer included in the rent, providing added value and convenience. Experience all that Princeton has to offer with easy access to downtown attractions, shopping, dining, and major commuting routes. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy Princeton living in a highly desirable location!
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 197 Witherspoon St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.5 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 miles away
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
Address details
| Zip code | 08542 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Princeton
1-bedroom apartments at 197 Witherspoon St cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Princeton.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Princeton
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,785 |
| December 2024 | $2,827 |
| January 2025 | $2,835 |
| February 2025 | $2,926 |
| March 2025 | $2,970 |
| April 2025 | $2,962 |
| May 2025 | $2,960 |
| June 2025 | $2,988 |
| July 2025 | $2,953 |
| August 2025 | $2,911 |
| September 2025 | $2,884 |
| October 2025 | $2,891 |
| November 2025 | $2,899 |
| December 2025 | $2,907 |
| January 2026 | $2,900 |
| February 2026 | $2,902 |
| March 2026 | $2,921 |
| April 2026 | $2,955 |
| May 2026 | $2,923 |
| June 2026 | $2,899 |
| July 2026 | $2,972 |
| August 2026 | $2,915 |
| September 2026 | $2,873 |
| October 2026 | $2,822 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 197 Witherspoon St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$95,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $95,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,395.
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Schools near 197 Witherspoon St
Community Park Elementary School
372 witherspoon st
princeton, NJ, 8540
PK, K-5Public
A+
Joseph F. Cappello School
1072 old trenton rd
hamilton, NJ, 8690
PK, K-3Public
Mercer Elementary School
1020 old trenton rd
hamilton, NJ, 8690
2-8Public
The Cranbury School
23 n main st
cranbury, NJ, 8512
PK, K-8Public
A
Claremont Elementary School
175 claremont rd
franklin park, NJ, 8823
PK, K-5Public
B-
Getting around Princeton near 197 Witherspoon St
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 197 Witherspoon St, Princeton
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
9/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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