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Rental Market Trends in Plainsboro, NJ

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Plainsboro, NJ is $2,084/month.

Rent in Plainsboro is 25% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,084/month

Average Rent

679 Sq Ft

Average Size

-1.8%

Change / Year

519

Available Apartments

Plainsboro rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Plainsboro average $1,720 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Plainsboro average $2,084 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Plainsboro average $2,455 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Plainsboro average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,720/month
502 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,084/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,455/month
900 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,440/month
675 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,130/month
2,230 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,937/month
625 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,611/month
696 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,895/month
888 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,585/month
1,525 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Plainsboro, NJ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $37 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Plainsboro, NJ

August 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

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

Because the average rent in Plainsboro is $2,084, you’ll want to make about $6,946 per month or $83,352 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.

City

Plainsboro, NJ

519 Available Apartments for Rent

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  • West Windsor

    West Windsor

    Avg Rent: $2,314/month

  • Cranbury

    Cranbury

    Avg Rent: $1,322/month

  • Princeton

    Princeton

    Avg Rent: $2,749/month

  • Monmouth Junction

    Monmouth Junction

    Avg Rent: $1,966/month

Apartment Communities in Plainsboro We Think You'll Love

Hunters Glen

Hunters Glen

1000 Hunters Glen Dr,
Plainsboro, NJ 08536

1-2 Beds | $1,770 - $2,760

Quail Ridge Apartments

Quail Ridge Apartments

2005 Quail Ridge Dr,
Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,570 - $2,633

195 Nassau

195 Nassau

195 Nassau St,
Princeton, NJ 08542

Studio - 3 Beds | $4,900 - $8,500

The Alice

The Alice

365 Terhune Rd,
Princeton, NJ 08540

1-2 Beds | $3,345 - $5,970

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Plainsboro?

The average rent in Plainsboro is $2,084 per month, which is 25.2% higher than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Plainsboro?

The average rent for a townhome in Plainsboro, NJ is $2,895 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Plainsboro?

The average rent for a condo in Plainsboro, NJ is $1,937 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Plainsboro?

Rents in Plainsboro, NJ are decreasing, with prices down 1.8% year-over-year and $37 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Plainsboro?

In Plainsboro, NJ, 86% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States New Jersey Plainsboro Rental Trends

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 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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