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Rental Market Trends in Trenton, NJ

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Trenton, NJ is $1,583/month.

Rent in Trenton is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.

$1,583/month

Average Rent

732 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1%

Change / Year

289

Available Apartments

Trenton rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Trenton average $1,008 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Trenton average $1,583 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Trenton average $1,913 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Trenton average $1,671 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,008/month
452 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,583/month
732 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,913/month
943 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,671/month
958 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,879/month
856 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,333/month
478 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,628/month
657 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,120/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,158/month
984 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,558/month
722 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Trenton, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $17 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Trenton, NJ

August 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
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
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Trenton is $1,583, you’ll want to make about $5,276 per month or $63,312 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.

City

Trenton, NJ

289 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Trenton, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Morrisville

    Morrisville

    Avg Rent: $1,439/month

  • Ewing

    Ewing

    Avg Rent: $1,901/month

  • Yardley

    Yardley

    Avg Rent: $2,216/month

  • Hamilton Township

    Hamilton Township

    Avg Rent: $1,975/month

  • Mercerville

    Mercerville

    Avg Rent: $1,894/month

Apartment Communities in Trenton We Think You'll Love

Parkview Apartments

Parkview Apartments

1424 Nottingham Way,
Hamilton, NJ 08609

1-2 Beds | $1,500 - $1,800

Carlton Apartments

Carlton Apartments

125 W Farrell Ave,
Ewing, NJ 08618

1-2 Beds | $1,670 - $2,460

Barclay Village

Barclay Village

3461 S Broad St,
Trenton, NJ 08610

1-2 Beds | $1,920 - $2,495

River's Edge Apartments

River's Edge Apartments

1903 Country Ln,
Ewing, NJ 08628

1-3 Beds | $1,650 - $2,300

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Trenton?

The average rent in Trenton is $1,583 per month, which is 4.9% lower than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Trenton?

The average rent for a house in Trenton, NJ is $2,333 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Trenton?

The average rent for a townhome in Trenton, NJ is $2,158 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Trenton?

Rents in Trenton, NJ are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $17 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Trenton?

In Trenton, NJ, 33% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States New Jersey Trenton Rental Trends

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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