Plainsboro Township combines suburban comfort with easy access to major metropolitan areas. Originally developed in partnership with Princeton University in the 1970s, this Middlesex County community is home to the state-of-the-art Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center and the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, a world-renowned fusion research facility. The township's historic Plainsboro Village area showcases its roots dating back to 1919, while newer developments provide modern rental options throughout its 12 square miles.

Renters appreciate Plainsboro for its smaller, more intimate apartment communities and townhome complexes. The Princeton Meadows area features mature landscaping with walking paths connecting to shopping centers, while Plainsboro Village Center offers newer rental options near boutique shops and restaurants. The Walker-Gordon Farm community provides single-family rental homes in a neighborhood built on the site of what was once the world's largest dairy farm, famous for its rotating milking carousel. With average rents around $2,173 for one-bedroom apartments, Plainsboro offers a range of price points for its high-quality housing.

Located just off Route 1, Plainsboro provides convenient access to Princeton, New Brunswick, and Trenton, with New York City and Philadelphia both within commuting distance. The township is served by NJ Transit bus routes, and Princeton Junction train station is nearby for Northeast Corridor rail service. Major employers include the Princeton Medical Center, educational institutions, and numerous pharmaceutical and technology companies in the Route 1 corridor. Residents enjoy the township's 1,000 acres of preserved open space, including the Plainsboro Preserve with its 50-acre lake and miles of hiking trails.