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Rental Market Trends in Princeton, NJ

What is the average rent in Princeton, NJ?

$2,776/month

Average Rent

889 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.7%

Increase in the Last Year

Princeton, NJ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Princeton, NJ is $2,776 per month. This is 69% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Princeton one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Princeton average $2,117 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Princeton average $2,776 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Princeton average $3,596 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Princeton average $4,004 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,117/month
626 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,776/month
889 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,596/month
1,083 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,004/month
1,499 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,600/month
1,182 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,764/month
1,375 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,825/month
765 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,225/month
419 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,055/month
749 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Princeton, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.7%, which averages out to $104 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Princeton, NJ
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Princeton, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
5% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
91% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Princeton?

Based on current rent prices, Princeton/Lawrenceville, Witherspoon-Jackson Dist and Downtown Princeton are the most affordable neighborhoods in Princeton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Princeton/Lawrenceville
$2,742/month
803 Sq Ft
Witherspoon-Jackson Dist
$2,907/month
770 Sq Ft
Downtown Princeton
$3,606/month
783 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Princeton?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Princeton, Witherspoon-Jackson Dist and Princeton/Lawrenceville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Princeton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Princeton
$3,606/month
783 Sq Ft
Witherspoon-Jackson Dist
$2,907/month
770 Sq Ft
Princeton/Lawrenceville
$2,742/month
803 Sq Ft

Which Princeton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Princeton with the most apartments available are Princeton/Lawrenceville, Downtown Princeton and Witherspoon-Jackson Dist .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Princeton/Lawrenceville
$2,742/month
803 Sq Ft
Downtown Princeton
$3,606/month
783 Sq Ft
Witherspoon-Jackson Dist
$2,907/month
770 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Princeton is $2,776, you’ll want to make about $9,253 per month or $111,036 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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Apartment Averages

Princeton/Lawrenceville

Princeton, NJ

Downtown Princeton

Princeton, NJ

Studio
$2,796/month
$2,319/month
One Bedroom
$2,408/month
$3,528/month
Two Bedroom
$3,115/month
$4,792/month
Three Bedroom
$3,416/month
$5,773/month
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195 Nassau

195 Nassau

195 Nassau St,
Princeton, NJ 08542

$4,600 - $10,500 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Lofts at Princeton

Lofts at Princeton

100 Loft Dr,
Princeton, NJ 08540

$2,399 - $4,474

1-3 Beds

Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal

Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal

1900 Barclay Blvd,
Princeton, NJ 08540

$3,427 - $4,805

2-3 Beds

The Mews at Princeton Junction

The Mews at Princeton Junction

900 Wessex Pl,
Princeton, NJ 08540

$2,230 - $3,840

1-3 Beds

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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 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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