Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Princeton, NJ is $3,374. This is +73%, or $1,424, higher than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Princeton, NJ is $3,374. This is +73%, or $1,424, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Princeton, NJ have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Princeton, NJ is $3,280. A 1-bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ costs about $2,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,630. Houses for rent in Princeton, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,925 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $6,600 | 32% | 32% | |
Studio | $2,782 | 2% | 5% |
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.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,280 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,782
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,600
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
32%
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
$3,280
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
Median rent prices in Princeton, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bridgewater, NJ.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Princeton, NJ is 21% higher than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.
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$2,200
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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
11h ago
300 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Princeton
308 Trinity Ct #11, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1200 Bradley Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
1310 Bradley Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,250
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Princeton
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Princeton
405 Cynthia Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Princeton
119 Commonwealth Ct #10, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Princeton
23 Humbert St, Princeton, NJ 08542
4 beds
3.5 baths
$19,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Princeton
226 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
4 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Princeton
12 Windermere Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
4 beds
4 baths
$9,000
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,578–$4,985
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,335–$4,135
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Princeton
31 Maidenhead Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,800
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,705–$4,180
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
303 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542
2 beds
2 baths
$4,750
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,705–$4,180
Apartment for rent
2h ago
900 Wessex Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,310–$3,928
Apartment for rent
11h ago
300 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,250
Apartment for rent
15h ago
14 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,900–$3,400
Apartment for rent
16h ago
203 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Princeton
36 Moore St #9, Princeton, NJ 08542
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
303 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542
2 beds
2 baths
$4,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Princeton
4495 Province Line Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,600
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,705–$4,180
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,578–$4,985
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,335–$4,135
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
14 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,900–$3,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Princeton
36 Moore St #9, Princeton, NJ 08542
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Princeton
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,200
House for rent
Available May 9
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Princeton
31-D Chicopee Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Princeton
54 Nestlewood Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,705–$4,180
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,578–$4,985
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,135
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
900 Wessex Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,310–$3,928
Apartment for rent
11h ago
300 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,250
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
109 Delamere Dr #7, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Princeton
302 Marten Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
2d ago
1200 Bradley Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,250
Apartment for rent