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Rental Market Trends in Trenton, NJ

What is the average rent in Trenton, NJ?

$1,521/month

Average Rent

689 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Trenton, NJ is $1,521 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Trenton rent prices are 7% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Trenton, you can expect to pay about $962 per month for a studio, $1,521 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,876 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,302 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$962/month
539 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,521/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,876/month
866 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,302/month
472 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,935/month
1,532 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,329/month
391 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,347/month
924 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,558/month
1,232 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,054/month
471 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,037/month
1,251 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,929/month
1,166 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Trenton, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $33 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Trenton, NJ
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Trenton, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Trenton?

Based on current rent prices, Chambersburg, Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist and Berkeley Square and Parkside are the most affordable neighborhoods in Trenton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chambersburg
$1,495/month
798 Sq Ft
Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist
$1,511/month
825 Sq Ft
Berkeley Square and Parkside
$1,900/month
1,848 Sq Ft
Traditions at Federal Point
$3,220/month
941 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Trenton?

Based on current rent prices, Traditions at Federal Point, Berkeley Square and Parkside and Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist are the most expensive neighborhoods in Trenton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Traditions at Federal Point
$3,220/month
941 Sq Ft
Berkeley Square and Parkside
$1,900/month
1,848 Sq Ft
Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist
$1,511/month
825 Sq Ft
Chambersburg
$1,495/month
798 Sq Ft

Which Trenton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Trenton with the most apartments available are Chambersburg, Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist and Traditions at Federal Point .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chambersburg
$1,495/month
798 Sq Ft
Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist
$1,511/month
825 Sq Ft
Traditions at Federal Point
$3,220/month
941 Sq Ft
Berkeley Square and Parkside
$1,900/month
1,848 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Trenton is $1,521, you’ll want to make about $5,070 per month or $60,840 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

Chambersburg

Trenton, NJ

Traditions at Federal Point

Trenton, NJ

Studio
$1,133/month
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One Bedroom
$1,606/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,970/month
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Three Bedroom
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1903 Country Ln,
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1-2 Beds | $1,650 - $2,200

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Trenton, NJ 08619

1-2 Beds | $1,660

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  • 19,256

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1 Community in Trenton
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1 Community in Trenton
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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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