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Rental Market Trends in Plainsboro, NJ

Updated July 2026

What is the average rent in Plainsboro, NJ?

$2,047/month

Average Rent

679 Sq Ft

Average Size

-6.3%

Change / Year

566

Available Apartments

Plainsboro, NJ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Plainsboro, NJ is $2,047 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,662/month, making Plainsboro one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Plainsboro average $1,716 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Plainsboro average $2,047 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Plainsboro average $2,429 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Plainsboro average or more per month.

Data Updated: July 1, 2026

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,716/month
502 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,047/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,429/month
900 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,249/month
1,396 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,400/month
2,753 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,787/month
575 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,686/month
493 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,950/month
1,330 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Plainsboro, NJ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.3%, which averages out to $129 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Plainsboro, NJ

July 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
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Plainsboro is $2,047, you’ll want to make about $6,823 per month or $81,876 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

566 Available Apartments for Rent

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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 | $1,525 - $2,607

195 Nassau

195 Nassau

195 Nassau St,
Princeton, NJ 08542

Studio - 3 Beds | $4,300 - $10,500

The Alice

The Alice

365 Terhune Rd,
Princeton, NJ 08540

1-2 Beds | $3,290 - $5,970

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Plainsboro?

The average rent in Plainsboro is $2,047 per month, which is 23.2% higher than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Plainsboro?

The average rent for a house in Plainsboro, NJ is $5,249 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Plainsboro?

The average rent for a condo in Plainsboro, NJ is $1,787 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Plainsboro?

Rents in Plainsboro, NJ are decreasing, with prices down 6.3% year-over-year and $129 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Plainsboro?

In Plainsboro, NJ, 100% 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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