Cheap Houses for Rent in Princeton, NJ

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Average Rent Trends in Princeton, NJ

Rent in Princeton, NJ varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent for a house decreased in Oct 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for houses peaked in Jul 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Nov 2025$5,000
Dec 2025$4,995
Jan 2026$4,750
Feb 2026$4,400
Mar 2026$4,500
Apr 2026$4,800
May 2026$3,700
Jun 2026$5,500
Jul 2026$5,180
Aug 2026$4,950
Sep 2026$4,650
Oct 2026$4,450
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In October 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,424$3,198$4,100$4,895$3,440
Townhomes$2,000$3,300$3,900—$3,800
Apartments and Condos$2,600$2,700$3,500$3,328$2,650
Houses$1,200$2,400$4,600$4,900$4,750
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houses for rent in Princeton, NJ

  • What is the average rent of a house in Princeton, NJ?
    The average rent of a house in Princeton, NJ is $4,750 per month. This is about 146% higher than the national average.
  • What are the cheapest months to find a house to rent in Princeton, NJ?
    Last year, the cheapest month to find a house to rent was Feb 2025 when it was $4,600 per month.
  • How many cheap houses are available in Princeton, NJ?
    There are 17 houses to rent that are cheaper than the city’s average rent of $4,750.
  • When is the average rent for a house most expensive in Princeton, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Princeton, NJ was highest in Jul 2025 when it was $5,500 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 3 bedroom house compare to a 2 bedroom house in Princeton, NJ?
    The average rent of a 3 bedroom house in Princeton, NJ is $4,600 per month. That is about $2,200 more than the cost of a 2 bedroom house.
  • What colleges and universities are in Princeton, NJ?
    Colleges and universities in Princeton, NJ include: Princeton University.
  • What are some neighborhoods in Princeton, NJ?
    Some neighborhoods in Princeton, NJ include: Princeton North.
  • What are some zip codes in Princeton, NJ?
    Princeton, NJ includes zip codes such as: 08540, 08542, 08541, 08543, 08544.
  • What are some cities near Princeton, NJ?
    Some nearby cities include: Rocky Hill, Kingston, Skillman, Plainsboro, Belle Mead. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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