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Rental Market Trends in Plainsboro, NJ

What is the average rent in Plainsboro, NJ?

$2,060/month

Average Rent

679 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-5.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Plainsboro, NJ is $2,060 per month. This is 25% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/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 $1,713 per month for a studio, $2,060 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,458 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
$1,713/month
502 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,060/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,458/month
900 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,782/month
462 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,707/month
370 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 5.7%, which averages out to $116 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Plainsboro, NJ
Last Updated May 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 $2,060, you’ll want to make about $6,866 per month or $82,392 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

353 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Plainsboro, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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The Crest at Princeton Meadows

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$1,765 - $2,816

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Deer Creek

305 Deer Creek Dr,
Plainsboro, NJ 08536

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Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal

1900 Barclay Blvd,
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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 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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