Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Princeton University, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in West Windsor

$3,092/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Windsor is $3,092 per month as of September 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,192 more per month.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Windsor

271

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Windsor rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Princeton University, NJ

Average rent prices in West Windsor have decreased by 6% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Princeton University, NJ

Rent prices in West Windsor vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Windsor is $3,104, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in West Windsor run $2,766 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,400.

Listings

Studio

$2,613

-

6%

1 bedroom

$2,740

-

10%

2 bedroom

$3,130

-

12%

3 bedroom

$3,849

-

18%

4 bedroom

$4,300

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,613

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,740

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,130

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,849

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

The table above reflects average rent prices in Princeton University, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Princeton University, NJ

1001 Pennington Rd #1-2B - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ewing

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

1419 Princeton Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ewing

1419 Princeton Ave #3, Ewing, NJ 08638

3 beds

1 bath

$1,595

43 Edgemere Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Stuyvesant-Prospect house for rent in Trenton

916 W State St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Berkeley Square and Parkside apartment for rent in Trenton

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

$2,000

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Princeton University, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the West Windsor rental market.

How much is rent in West Windsor?

The average rent in West Windsor is $3,092 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Windsor?

Average rent prices in West Windsor have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does West Windsor rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Windsor is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,192 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Windsor?

To comfortably afford rent in West Windsor, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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