Charming, sunny townhouse for rent at 156 Mercer St in the heart of Princeton, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, plus a spacious flex room upstairs (that could potentially serve as a 3rd bedroom), a detached basement for extra storage and washer/dryer, and one designated parking space. Enjoy this premium, quiet, historic neighborhood just steps from Marquand Park and Princeton University - walk into town and experience the shops, library, and wonderful restaurants that make Princeton special. Currently tenant occupied, available for move-in starting January 1, 2026 (December occupancy may be possible). Pets considered on a case-by-case basis. Perfect for anyone seeking convenience and classic Princeton style in an unbeatable location, including families looking for top-rated Princeton public schools (Johnson Park is the assigned elementary school).
Townhouse for rent
$4,000/mo
156 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 08540
2beds
1,084sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Townhouse
Available Thu Jan 1 2026
No pets
Central air, electric
Dryer in unit laundry
Parking lot parking
Natural gas, forced air
What's special
Detached basementSpacious flex roomSunny townhouse
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 18, 2025 at 09:11pm
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, In Basement, In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,084 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Lot
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: 140003900000100022
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Princeton
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,000+6.7%$4/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2068966 | ||
| 9/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
| 8/23/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,750$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
| 4/7/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Network_1 | ||
| 2/28/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,750$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network_1 #NJME2012812 | ||

