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Rental Market Trends in Princeton, TX

What is the average rent in Princeton, TX?

$1,225/month

Average Rent

756 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-6.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Princeton, TX is $1,225 per month. This is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Princeton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Princeton, you can expect to pay about $925 per month for a studio, $1,225 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,481 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,043 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$925/month
622 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,225/month
756 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,481/month
1,083 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,043/month
1,557 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,918/month
1,204 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,934/month
1,557 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,232/month
1,997 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,660/month
1,554 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Princeton, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.3%, which averages out to $76 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Princeton, TX
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Princeton, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Princeton?

Based on current rent prices, Princeton/NE Collin County is the most affordable neighborhood in Princeton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Princeton/NE Collin County
$1,240/month
721 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Princeton?

Based on current rent prices, Princeton/NE Collin County is the most expensive neighborhood in Princeton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Princeton/NE Collin County
$1,240/month
721 Sq Ft

Which Princeton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Princeton with the most apartments available is Princeton/NE Collin County .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Princeton/NE Collin County
$1,240/month
721 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Princeton is $1,225, you’ll want to make about $4,083 per month or $48,996 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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Princeton, TX

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How does Princeton, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Princeton/NE Collin County

Princeton, TX

Princeton/NE Collin County

Princeton, TX

Studio
$925/month
$925/month
One Bedroom
$1,196/month
$1,196/month
Two Bedroom
$1,458/month
$1,458/month
Three Bedroom
$2,160/month
$2,160/month
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† 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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