The Crest at Princeton Meadows

Tucked alongside a Tom Fazio champion golf course, the Crest at Princeton Meadows apartments offer a quiet residential location minutes from everything. The NJ Turnpike and US Route 1 are easily assessable within a few minutes. Residents can catch a bus on Plainsboro Road to the Princeton Junction train station a few miles away which can take you to NYC or Trenton. Prestigious Princeton University is only about five minutes from the Crest at Princeton Meadows. Several of Plainsboro’s and the state’s top employers are right up the street.

Pricing

Price, availability and features subject to change.

The Crest at Princeton Meadows Highlights

• Amenities

  - Walk-in Closets

  - Washer/Dryer Furnished

  - Garbage Disposal

  - Dishwasher

  - Patio/Balcony

  Community

  - Swimming Pool

  - Playground

  - Tennis

  - Pet Friendly

  Special Features

  - Wood burning fireplace in some apartments

  - Short term lease option

  - Management staff onsite

  - Stainless steel and breakfast bar in renovated homes

  - Two pools, eight tennis courts

  Location

  - Off of Plainsboro Road

  - Borders Princeton Meadows Country Club

  - Close to small retail center

  - Near the library, community center, shops and Schalks Crossing Rd

  - Minutes from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Nova Nordisk

  Features may vary by apartment

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Neighborhood

Review of The Crest at Princeton Meadows

- By Rentals Online Investigators

Highlights

• Secluded location near golf course and creek
• These apartments have recently been renovated
• Modern outdoor pool scape
• Short bus ride to Princeton Junction Train Station

Room to improve

• Some units said to have drafty windows & doors

Bottom line

The Crest at Princeton Meadows in Plainsboro, NJ brings an attractive location with all the bells and whistles. These apartments are newly renovated with modern kitchens, baths and lighting. There are also some luxury amenities you won’t find anywhere else. This community is slightly newer that most of the others in Plainsboro but there are still some signs of age.

Lifestyles:

COST

On the low side– there is a large selection floorplans with smaller one bedroom apartments at a very affordable price. As you go up to the larger two bedrooms, the rent is on par with other communities. Ask about any additional fees that may apply.  

LOCATION

Wonderful neighborhood – most residents express their delight for the location or The Crest at Princeton Meadows. The tranquil surroundings include a public golf course and Cedar Brook. To the east and south there are large portions of open space.

Within minutes from here you can quickly reach US Highway 130 and 1, and the NJ Turnpike. As with other Plainsboro apartment homes renters here can walk to a bus stop for a ride to the train station or a variety of shopping centers.

Tip: there is a paved jogging trail around much of the parameter of the property.

CONVENIENCES

Washer and dryer in each home– wash clothes whenever you want in your own machine.

The fitness center here is open 24 hours so you can always get your workout in.

PETS

Pet paradise– The Crest at Princeton Meadows has a standard pet policy allowing many dogs and cats. Four legged residents will have use of a new pet park to run, play and socialize.

LEISURE          

Loads of activities– one of the ways where this community shines brighter than other apartments in Plainsboro is through a selection of onsite activities. Renters here can enjoy a large pool, fitness center, playground, volleyball and tennis courts, and a putting green. Gather with friends at the outdoor fire pit (one of the only communities where you can find this feature) or serve up a meal on one of seven grilling stations. There is even a cyber café and business center.

The entrance for the Meadows Golf Course is around the corner.

REVIEWS

Mixed– we dissected more than 85 reviews for The Crest at Princeton Meadows apartments and have uncovered the most important fact for you right here so you won’t have to spend hours like we did. The most common theme throughout all the reviews we looked out is that renters loved the location, appreciate the landscaping and appearance. Others made note of the recent renovations as a big plus (windows, doors, kitchens and baths).

A few people mentioned that they could hear their neighbors and that apartments were not energy efficient (although it is hard to tell if this was before renovations). Some other comments included parking sometimes an issue, no itemized billing, must pay by check.

Management has changed within a few months of our investigation and some renters noted that they did not get timely call backs from the office.   Several reviewers mentioned that maintenance was not completed according to a schedule and sometimes when renters not home.

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