Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Princeton, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Princeton
$3,400/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Princeton is $3,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Princeton
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Princeton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Princeton, NJ
Average rent prices in Princeton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $3,325, whereas a house costs $3,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Princeton run $2,854 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,679.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,815 | 4% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,854 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,534 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $5,600 | 4% | 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 | $3,325 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,775 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,815
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,854
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,534
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
4%
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
$3,325
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,775
Last 30 days
6%
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
79%higher than the national median
59%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Princeton, NJ is 12% higher than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,025
3%$2,877
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13%$3,190
85%$1,850
9%$1,850
25%$2,250
3%$2,015
2%$2,744
1%$2,599
$2,962
4%$1,850
3%Discover rentals in Princeton, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Princeton
127 Carter Rd #NA, Princeton, NJ 08540
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Princeton
207 Salem Ct #11, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
2112 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$2,280
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
2210 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$17,434
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,758
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,660–$4,640
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,432–$5,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,566–$5,165
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$17,434
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,758
Apartment for rent
1d ago
900 Wessex Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,273–$3,889
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,660–$4,640
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,566–$5,165
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,432–$5,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
32 Wiggins St, Princeton, NJ 08540
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,432–$5,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,660–$4,640
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,566–$5,165
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
900 Wessex Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,273–$3,889
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 $3,400 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Princeton?
Average rent prices in Princeton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Princeton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Princeton is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,500 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 $136,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Princeton?
October offers the lowest rents in Princeton, with prices running approximately 8% below August, which sees the highest rent. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for renters throughout the year.
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).