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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Central heating and air conditioning
- Off street parking
- Utilities not included
- Community park north
Location
85 Birch Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542, USA
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Property Overview
Comfortable living with central heating and air, off-street parking, and nearby community green space, plus a highly rated elementary school within walking distance. High-speed internet, a quiet setting, and close access to a coworking spot and office supply store make it appealing for remote work, while a nearby pet supply store supports pet owners. Renters can also benefit from multiple listing photos for a clearer view of the home, though utilities are not included and the nearest grocery store is a longer drive away.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Images Available
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Pet owners
Work-from-home
Amenities for 85 Birch Ave
Features
| Air Conditioning | Central Heat |
| Dryer | Has Dedicated Parking Spot |
| Heating | Washer |
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Courtyard |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
Contact for more information on pet policy.
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About 85 Birch Ave
Princeton House, Walk to Princeton University, Princeton Seminary, Town Library, and Restaurants. Ideal for students, faculty, or professionals. The home is a short walk to the Princeton train station, which provides easy access to New York City and Philadelphia. Features Central heating and air conditioning. Off street parking, small yard. Nearby parks within walking distance: Billy Johnson Park, Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, Community Park North Minimum 12‑month lease required. Pets are negotiable. Rent does not include utilities (gas, electricity, water, cable/TV, internet); tenants are responsible for setting up and paying these services. Contact For more details or to schedule a showing, text: 609-865-4966
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 85 Birch Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 08542 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Princeton
3-bedroom apartments at 85 Birch Ave cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Princeton.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Princeton
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $4,299 |
| October 2024 | $4,298 |
| November 2024 | $4,283 |
| December 2024 | $4,363 |
| January 2025 | $4,429 |
| February 2025 | $4,554 |
| March 2025 | $4,688 |
| April 2025 | $4,500 |
| May 2025 | $4,500 |
| June 2025 | $4,550 |
| July 2025 | $4,558 |
| August 2025 | $4,555 |
| September 2025 | $4,500 |
| October 2025 | $4,500 |
| November 2025 | $4,416 |
| December 2025 | $4,280 |
| January 2026 | $4,146 |
| February 2026 | $4,078 |
| March 2026 | $3,987 |
| April 2026 | $3,975 |
| May 2026 | $4,090 |
| June 2026 | $4,000 |
| July 2026 | $4,000 |
| August 2026 | $3,967 |
| September 2026 | $3,975 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 4 months ago | $3,600 |
Schools near 85 Birch Ave
Community Park Elementary School
372 witherspoon st
princeton, NJ, 8540
PK, K-5Public
A+
Joseph F. Cappello School
1072 old trenton rd
hamilton, NJ, 8690
PK, K-3Public
Mercer Elementary School
1020 old trenton rd
hamilton, NJ, 8690
2-8Public
The Cranbury School
23 n main st
cranbury, NJ, 8512
PK, K-8Public
A
Claremont Elementary School
175 claremont rd
franklin park, NJ, 8823
PK, K-5Public
B-
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Internet available near 85 Birch Ave
Neighborhood
Getting around Princeton near 85 Birch Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 85 Birch Ave, Princeton
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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