5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- On-site laundry
- Ample street parking
- No smoking allowed
Location
86 Spruce St, Princeton, NJ 08542, USA
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Property Overview
86 Spruce Street, Princeton is a highly rated rental with an overall expert score of 8.5/10, highlighted by exceptional value for money (10/10 price rating) and strong amenities and location scores (both 9/10). Residents benefit from on-site laundry, ample street parking, and a smoke-free environment, along with convenient access to a top-rated high school less than a third of a mile away. The property’s detailed and transparent listing (7/10 trustworthiness rating) further helps set clear expectations for prospective renters.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby
Great for
Work-from-home
Floor plans
| 0BR/1.0BA | Studio | 1 bath | 270 sqft | $2,000 /mo | 1 unit available | This unfurnished studio apartment is in a prime central location, within walking distance of Princeton University, shops, restaurants, and public transportation, ensuring daily convenience. The building offers shared laundry facilities, and one assigned parking space is available for an additional fee. Tenants are responsible for electricity, cooking gas, and cable/internet, while heat, water/sewer, and trash/recycling are included in the rent. Please note: this is a no-smoking, no-pets property. |
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Amenities for 86 Spruce Street, Princeton
Apartment Amenities
| Central Heat | Heating |
| Water |
Appliances
| Gas Stove/Oven | Oven |
| Range | Refrigerator |
Building
| Sewer |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 10 |
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About 86 Spruce Street, Princeton
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, ensuring daily convenience. The building offers shared laundry facilities, and one assigned parking space is available for an additional fee. Tenants are responsible for electricity, cooking gas, and cable/internet, while heat, water/sewer, and trash/recycling are included in the rent. Please note: this is a no-smoking, no-pets property.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 86 Spruce Street, Princeton is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 86 Spruce Street, Princeton has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
86 Spruce Street, Princeton offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
86 Spruce Street, Princeton goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including sewer. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 86 Spruce Street, Princeton receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
86 Spruce Street, Princeton is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 86 Spruce Street, Princeton does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
86 Spruce Street, Princeton provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
86 Spruce Street, Princeton is great for:
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 86 Spruce Street, Princeton compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Considerations
- Lacks images
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Rent trends in Princeton
studio apartments at 86 Spruce Street, Princeton cost about 27% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Princeton.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Princeton
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,797 |
| June 2024 | $2,740 |
| July 2024 | $2,736 |
| September 2024 | $2,585 |
| October 2024 | $2,662 |
| November 2024 | $2,488 |
| December 2024 | $2,570 |
| January 2025 | $2,570 |
| February 2025 | $2,585 |
| March 2025 | $2,573 |
| April 2025 | $2,596 |
| May 2025 | $2,671 |
| June 2025 | $2,625 |
| July 2025 | $2,609 |
| August 2025 | $2,623 |
| September 2025 | $2,642 |
| October 2025 | $2,688 |
| November 2025 | $2,705 |
| December 2025 | $2,708 |
| January 2026 | $2,605 |
| February 2026 | $2,581 |
| March 2026 | $2,689 |
| April 2026 | $2,741 |
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Can I afford to live at 86 Spruce St?
Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$80,000/yr
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Schools near 86 Spruce Street, Princeton
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-
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Neighborhood
Getting around Princeton near 86 Spruce St
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 86 Spruce St, Princeton
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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