Lofts at Princeton
100 Loft Dr,
Princeton, NJ 08540
$2,399 - $4,399
1-3 Beds
Princeton
Princeton, NJ
Area Guide
Ivy-League elegance in central New Jersey.
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Princeton, New Jersey combines historic architecture with small-town charm, all centered around its namesake Ivy League university. The campus's Gothic buildings and tree-lined pathways create a distinctive backdrop for the community. Current rental trends show steady growth, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,701 and two-bedroom units at $3,416, reflecting increases of 1.73% and 1.57% respectively over the past year.
Housing options range from historic properties near Nassau Street to contemporary apartment communities throughout the area. Downtown's Palmer Square features independent shops and local eateries, while the Princeton Shopping Center offers everyday conveniences. The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park provides miles of trails for outdoor recreation, and Carnegie Lake welcomes rowing enthusiasts. The McCarter Theatre Center hosts theatrical productions and concerts throughout the year. History buffs can explore Morven Museum and Garden, a National Historic Landmark, and Princeton Battlefield State Park, site of a significant Revolutionary War battle. Located halfway between New York City and Philadelphia, Princeton offers convenient transit options, including the Princeton Shuttle (locally known as the "Dinky") connecting to NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Princeton, NJ is $2,098 for a studio, $2,634 for one bedroom, $3,375 for two bedrooms, and $3,908 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Princeton has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,634/month
703 Sq Ft
House
$4,734/month
1,527 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,032/month
981 Sq Ft
Transportation
45
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
59
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
387 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
293 Students
Community Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
286 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
409 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
816 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,532 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Morven Museum & Garden
- Marquand Park
- Princeton Battlefield State Park
- Terhune Orchards
- Mapleton Preserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
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† 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 November 2025.