Colonial Gardens Trenton Proud LLC
455 W State St,
Trenton, NJ 08618
$1,450 - $2,250
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Trenton, NJ
What is the average rent in Trenton, NJ?
$1,547/month
Average Rent
690 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Trenton, NJ is $1,547 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Trenton rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Trenton, you can expect to pay about $983 per month for a studio, $1,547 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,873 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,314 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Trenton, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $42 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Trenton, NJ
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
21%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
8%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Trenton?
Based on current rent prices, West End, Downtown Trenton and Chambersburg are the most affordable neighborhoods in Trenton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Trenton?
Based on current rent prices, Traditions at Federal Point, Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist and Chambersburg are the most expensive neighborhoods in Trenton.
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Which Trenton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Trenton with the most apartments available are Downtown Trenton, Chambersburg and Traditions at Federal Point .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Trenton, NJ?
Because the average rent in Trenton is $1,547, you’ll want to make about $5,156 per month or $61,872 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 Trenton, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Trenton, 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.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.