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Rental Market Trends in Plainsboro, NJ

What is the average rent in Plainsboro, NJ?

$2,014/month

Average Rent

679 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-8.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Plainsboro, NJ is $2,014 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $1,623 per month for a studio, $2,014 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,369 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
$1,623/month
502 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,014/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,369/month
900 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,240/month
1,020 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,950/month
1,610 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,853/month
638 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,405/month
716 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Plainsboro, NJ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 8.1%, which averages out to $163 less 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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Rent Ranges in Plainsboro, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Plainsboro, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
86% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Plainsboro?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aspen at Princeton Meadows
$1,789/month
704 Sq Ft
The Gentry
$1,904/month
726 Sq Ft
Quail Ridge
$1,913/month
710 Sq Ft
Tamarron at Princeton Meadows
$1,921/month
723 Sq Ft
Princeton Crossing
$1,926/month
675 Sq Ft
Hunters Glen
$1,941/month
675 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Plainsboro?

Based on current rent prices, Hunters Glen, Princeton Crossing and Tamarron at Princeton Meadows are the most expensive neighborhoods in Plainsboro.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hunters Glen
$1,941/month
675 Sq Ft
Princeton Crossing
$1,926/month
675 Sq Ft
Tamarron at Princeton Meadows
$1,921/month
723 Sq Ft
Quail Ridge
$1,913/month
710 Sq Ft
The Gentry
$1,904/month
726 Sq Ft
Aspen at Princeton Meadows
$1,789/month
704 Sq Ft

Which Plainsboro neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hunters Glen
$1,941/month
675 Sq Ft
Princeton Crossing
$1,926/month
675 Sq Ft
The Gentry
$1,904/month
726 Sq Ft
Quail Ridge
$1,913/month
710 Sq Ft
Tamarron at Princeton Meadows
$1,921/month
723 Sq Ft
Aspen at Princeton Meadows
$1,789/month
704 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 $2,014, you’ll want to make about $6,713 per month or $80,556 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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Plainsboro, NJ

387 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Averages

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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