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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private entrances
  • Quartz countertops
  • Fitness center
  • Active lifestyle
  • Stainless-steel appliances
  • In-home washer/dryer

Location

300 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
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Management

Princeton Gardens

Leasing office

(609) 454-0420

Property Overview

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Princeton Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Princeton Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Images Available
  • Pet friendly

Floor plans

Spring Breeze Special !!- Ends April 1 !! Spacious Renovated 1x1 Flat with W/D1 bed1 bath985 sqft$2,200–$2,250 /mo2 units available
Spring Breeze Special !!- Ends April 1 !! Spacious Renovated 1x1 First Floor w/ W/D1 bed1 bath1,135 sqft$2,245 /mo1 unit available
Spring Breeze Special !!- Ends April 1 !!2 bed2 bath1,315 sqft$2,700 /mo1 unit available
Spring Breeze Special !!- Ends April 1 !!3 bed2 bath1,359 sqft$3,250 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Princeton Gardens

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatGas
HeatingHot Water

Appliances

Electric StoveIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRefrigerator

Building

BasementCats OK
Dogs OKSewer
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

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units160
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About Princeton Gardens

HomeApartments in Princeton Princeton Gardens

Princeton Gardens is a spacious, townhome-style apartment community in Princeton, NJ, offering one, two, and three bedroom units, designed for people who want more room, more privacy, and an easier day-to-day living experience. Our homes feature private entrances, giving the community a more residential feel than a typical apartment building. Inside, apartments offer the practical upgrades that matter most: in-home washer/dryer, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances—the kind of features that help your home feel clean, functional, and comfortable from day one. Layouts are built with real living in mind, offering space to work from home, host friends, or simply spread out without feeling boxed in. Beyond your front door, Princeton Gardens supports an active, low-key lifestyle. Residents enjoy a fitness center, Nearby Walking Trails, and a standout lineup of court amenities including pickleball, tennis, and racquetball. Princeton Gardens is for people who want a community that feels grounded, practical, and easy to come home to, while staying close to the Princeton area’s work, schools, and everyday conveniences.


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Princeton Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Princeton Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Princeton Gardens
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Princeton Gardens is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
Princeton Gardens goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including basement. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Princeton Gardens 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.
Princeton Gardens 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 Princeton Gardens does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 Princeton Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 299 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 110 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available

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Rent trends in Princeton

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 24% lower than 1-bedrooms in Princeton.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Princeton Gardens to be 22% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Princeton.

3-bedroom apartments at Princeton Gardens cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Princeton.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Princeton
A table of studio rental data trends in Princeton
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$2,753
April 2024$2,856
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$2,643

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$88,900/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $88,900 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $2,222.
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Schools near Princeton Gardens

Orchard Hill Elementary School

244 orchard rd

skillman, NJ, 8558

PK, K-2Public
B

Village Elementary School

100 main blvd

skillman, NJ, 8558

3-4Public
A-

Claremont Elementary School

175 claremont rd

franklin park, NJ, 8823

PK, K-5Public
B-

Acelero Learning - Commerce Center

2239 route 1 south

north brunswick, NJ, 8902

PKPublic

The Cranbury School

23 n main st

cranbury, NJ, 8512

PK, K-8Public
A
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Getting around Princeton near 300 Blue Spring Rd

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 300 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton

Groceries

1/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

0/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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