Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Princeton, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Princeton rent stands today
Princeton, NJ rent has slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $3,474/month. Renters are paying $32 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Princeton runs roughly 1.8× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier metros with a smaller inventory of 101 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for about $3,030/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,992/month, 2-bedrooms near $3,522/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $6,025/month. The bedroom mix is led by 2-bed and 3-bed units.
Price ranges
Houses, which make up 63.2% of total rentals, rent at a median of $3,800/month, while apartments rent for $3,375/month. This property-type split shows a range in rental costs across Princeton, NJ.
Median rent
Median rent in Princeton
$3,473/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Princeton is $3,473 per month as of August 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,548 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Princeton
101
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Princeton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Princeton, NJ
Average rent prices in Princeton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Princeton, NJ
Rent prices in Princeton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Princeton is $3,375, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Princeton run $3,005 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,730.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,030 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,992 | 2% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,522 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $6,025 | 2% | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Princeton, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,375 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,650 | 15% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,030
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,992
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,522
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,025
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Princeton, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,375
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Princeton, 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.
How does rent in Princeton, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Princeton and Bridgewater by all bedroom counts and property types.
Princeton
80%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Princeton, NJ is 24% higher than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.
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20%$2,740
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9%$1,850
2%Discover rentals in Princeton, NJ
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Princeton
106 Heritage Blvd #1, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
2217 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
2217 Sayre Dr #0, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
2112 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$17,645
$17,243
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Princeton
160 Sycamore Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
5 beds
4 baths
$11,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,985
$9,706
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,523–$4,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,625–$4,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$17,645
$17,243
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,985
$9,706
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
300 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,850
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,625–$4,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,523–$4,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,673–$6,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$17,645
$17,243
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,673–$6,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,523–$4,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,625–$4,265
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$17,645
$17,243
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Princeton, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Princeton rental market.
How much is rent in Princeton?
The average rent in Princeton is $3,473 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Princeton?
Average rent prices in Princeton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Princeton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Princeton is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,548 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Princeton?
To comfortably afford rent in Princeton, you'd need to earn approximately $139,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Princeton?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Princeton average around $2,960/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,570/month. One-bedrooms are up 1.2% year over year, while two-bedrooms climbed 2.8%.
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).