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Rental Market Trends in Trenton, NJ

What is the average rent in Trenton, NJ?

$1,568/month

Average Rent

723 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Trenton, NJ is $1,568 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/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 $1,000 per month for a studio, $1,568 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,902 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,641 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,000/month
452 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,568/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,902/month
945 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,641/month
958 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,887/month
631 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,404/month
678 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,437/month
995 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,149/month
702 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,175/month
803 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,643/month
322 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Trenton, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $24 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Trenton, NJ
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Trenton, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
18% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
36% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Trenton?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chambersburg
$1,602/month
765 Sq Ft
Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist
$1,617/month
788 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Trenton?

Based on current rent prices, Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist and Chambersburg" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Trenton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist
$1,617/month
788 Sq Ft
Chambersburg
$1,602/month
765 Sq Ft

Which Trenton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Trenton with the most apartments available are Chambersburg and Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chambersburg
$1,602/month
765 Sq Ft
Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist
$1,617/month
788 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 $1,568, you’ll want to make about $5,226 per month or $62,712 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

Greenwood-Hamilton Historic Dist

Trenton, NJ

Studio
$1,263/month
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One Bedroom
$1,720/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,997/month
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Three Bedroom
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$1,450 - $2,250

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125 W Farrell Ave,
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3461 S Broad St,
Trenton, NJ 08610

$1,860 - $2,395

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  • 1,171

    Units

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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 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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