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Pennington, NJ Area Guide

Charming small-town atmosphere just minutes from Trenton and Princeton.

Small Town Suburb Commuter Schools Safe Family-Friendly

If you’re looking for small-town charm with substance, look no further. “New Jersey Family” magazine named Pennington the best town for families in 2015, and the community absolutely lives up to that reputation. The borough’s schools are excellent and the crime rate is among the lowest in the United States. The tiny downtown area has resisted national chains in favor of mom-and-pop restaurants and specialty shops, and every May brings the popular Pennington Day street festival to the district. The enormous Rosedale Park and Mercer Meadow right outside of town provides a massive natural playground perfect for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Pennington also enjoys a terrific central location, about twenty minutes from Trenton and Princeton and halfway between Philadelphia and New York City.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Pennington, NJ is $2,329 for one bedroom, and $2,969 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pennington has decreased by -13.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,329/month
965 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pennington, NJ is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

36 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Timberlane Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Watershed Center & Reserve
  • Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association
  • Terhune Orchards
  • Washington Crossing State Park
  • Simpson Observatory

Airports

  • Trenton Mercer

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.