195 Nassau
195 Nassau St,
Princeton, NJ 08542
Studio - 3 Beds | $4,900 - $8,500
Rental Market Trends in Princeton, NJ
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Princeton, NJ is $2,736/month.
Rent in Princeton is 64% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,736/month
Average Rent
885 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.1%
Change / Year
250
Available Apartments
Princeton rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Princeton average $2,086 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Princeton average $2,736 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Princeton average $3,603 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Princeton average $4,022 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Princeton, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $58 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Princeton, NJ
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
4%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
4%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
92%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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.
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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.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Princeton, NJ?
Because the average rent in Princeton is $2,736, you’ll want to make about $9,120 per month or $109,440 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.
How does Princeton, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Princeton, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Princeton Area GuideStudio
$2,549/month
$2,235/month
One Bedroom
$2,350/month
$3,468/month
Two Bedroom
$3,102/month
$4,500/month
Three Bedroom
$3,337/month
$5,714/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Princeton?
The average rent in Princeton is $2,736 per month, which is 64.4% higher than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Princeton?
The average rent for a house in Princeton, NJ is $4,521 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Princeton?
The average rent for a townhome in Princeton, NJ is $3,340 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Princeton?
Rents in Princeton, NJ are increasing, with prices up 2.1% year-over-year and $58 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Princeton?
In Princeton, NJ, 92% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.