What's the average rent in Princeton, NJ?

Rental Market Trends in Princeton, NJ

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Princeton, NJ is $3,600 per month, which is 85% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,600

0.0%No change month over month

1.4%$50 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

153

APARTMENTS

$3,277

HOUSES

$5,180

TOWNHOUSES

$3,800

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Princeton, NJ at $3,277 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,180 per month. Townhomes average $3,800 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,500
2 Bedrooms	$3,250
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$5,500
All	$3,600

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Princeton, NJ is $2,500 per month, followed by $3,250 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,975
4 Bedrooms	$5,500
All	$3,800

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Princeton, NJ is $3,500 per month, followed by $3,975 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $5,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,795
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$2,700

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ is $2,500 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,795 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$5,500
All	$5,180

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Princeton, NJ is $3,300 per month, followed by $4,000 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,500 for a 4 bedroom house.