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Rental Market Trends in Lawrenceville, NJ

What is the average rent in Lawrenceville, NJ?

$1,915/month

Average Rent

826 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Lawrenceville, NJ is $1,915 per month. This is 18% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Lawrenceville one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lawrenceville, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,915 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,487 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,896 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,915/month
826 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,487/month
1,115 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,896/month
1,438 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lawrenceville, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lawrenceville, NJ
Last Updated February 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lawrenceville, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
10% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
40% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lawrenceville, NJ?

Because the average rent in Lawrenceville is $1,915, you’ll want to make about $6,383 per month or $76,596 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Lawrenceville, NJ

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The Artisan at Lawrenceville

1000 Town Ct S,
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

$1,881 - $5,341

1-3 Beds

Stewards Crossing

Stewards Crossing

1000 Stewarts Crossing Way,
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

$1,903 - $6,466

1-2 Beds

Sturwood Hamlet Apartments

Sturwood Hamlet Apartments

917 Sturwood Way,
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

$1,835 - $2,295

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Yorkshire Village Senior 55+

Yorkshire Village Senior 55+

100 Cole Ln,
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

$1,825 - $2,305

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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