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Rental Market Trends in Plainsboro, NJ

What is the average rent in Plainsboro, NJ?

$2,148/month

Average Rent

679 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of August 2025, the average rent in Plainsboro, NJ is $2,148 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,638/month, making Plainsboro one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Plainsboro, you can expect to pay about $1,739 per month for a studio, $2,148 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,439 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,739/month
501 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,148/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,439/month
900 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,318/month
2,192 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,862/month
654 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,585/month
777 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,166/month
996 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Plainsboro, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $30 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Plainsboro?

Based on current rent prices, Princeton Crossing, Hunters Glen and The Gentry are the most affordable neighborhoods in Plainsboro.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Princeton Crossing
$1,905/month
675 Sq Ft
Hunters Glen
$1,969/month
677 Sq Ft
The Gentry
$2,316/month
705 Sq Ft
Quail Ridge
$2,381/month
710 Sq Ft
Tamarron at Princeton Meadows
$2,481/month
724 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Plainsboro?

Based on current rent prices, Tamarron at Princeton Meadows, Quail Ridge and The Gentry are the most expensive neighborhoods in Plainsboro.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tamarron at Princeton Meadows
$2,481/month
724 Sq Ft
Quail Ridge
$2,381/month
710 Sq Ft
The Gentry
$2,316/month
705 Sq Ft
Hunters Glen
$1,969/month
677 Sq Ft
Princeton Crossing
$1,905/month
675 Sq Ft

Which Plainsboro neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Plainsboro with the most apartments available are The Gentry, Hunters Glen and Quail Ridge .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Gentry
$2,316/month
705 Sq Ft
Hunters Glen
$1,969/month
677 Sq Ft
Quail Ridge
$2,381/month
710 Sq Ft
Princeton Crossing
$1,905/month
675 Sq Ft
Tamarron at Princeton Meadows
$2,481/month
724 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Plainsboro is $2,148, you’ll want to make about $7,160 per month or $85,920 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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The Crest at Princeton Meadows

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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