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Rental Market Trends in Princeton, NJ

What is the average rent in Princeton, NJ?

$2,761/month

Average Rent

701 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Princeton, NJ is $2,761 per month. This is 68% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Princeton one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Princeton, you can expect to pay about $2,094 per month for a studio, $2,761 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,527 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,952 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,094/month
623 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,761/month
701 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,527/month
1,084 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,952/month
1,496 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,842/month
1,665 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,153/month
2,215 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,920/month
640 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,031/month
1,202 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Princeton, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $92 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Princeton, NJ
Last Updated April 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
9% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
86% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Princeton?

Based on current rent prices, The Estates at Princeton Junction, Princeton/Lawrenceville and Downtown Princeton are the most affordable neighborhoods in Princeton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Estates at Princeton Junction
$2,372/month
769 Sq Ft
Princeton/Lawrenceville
$2,733/month
827 Sq Ft
Downtown Princeton
$4,528/month
923 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Princeton?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Princeton, Princeton/Lawrenceville and The Estates at Princeton Junction are the most expensive neighborhoods in Princeton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Princeton
$4,528/month
923 Sq Ft
Princeton/Lawrenceville
$2,733/month
827 Sq Ft
The Estates at Princeton Junction
$2,372/month
769 Sq Ft

Which Princeton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Princeton with the most apartments available are Princeton/Lawrenceville, The Estates at Princeton Junction and Downtown Princeton .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Princeton/Lawrenceville
$2,733/month
827 Sq Ft
The Estates at Princeton Junction
$2,372/month
769 Sq Ft
Downtown Princeton
$4,528/month
923 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 $2,761, you’ll want to make about $9,203 per month or $110,436 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

The Estates at Princeton Junction

Princeton, NJ

Downtown Princeton

Princeton, NJ

Studio
-
$2,390/month
One Bedroom
-
$3,589/month
Two Bedroom
-
$4,749/month
Three Bedroom
-
$5,710/month
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Princeton, NJ 08540

$2,977 - $5,020

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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 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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