Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Princeton, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Princeton, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Month to month, rent increased by 2.5%.
Compared to national trends
Princeton rents are 79.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Princeton as a higher-cost market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Princeton rent for about $2,828/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,900/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,690/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $4,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,900/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Princeton
$3,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Princeton is $3,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Princeton
82
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Princeton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Princeton, NJ
Average rent prices in Princeton have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $3,372, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Princeton run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,870.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,828 |  7% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,900 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,689 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 2% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,900 | 25% | 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 | $3,372 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,828
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,689
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
25%
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
$3,372
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
3%
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
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Princeton, NJ is 37% higher than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,550
3%$2,754
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3%$3,500
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10%$2,250
27%$2,055
1%$2,300
22%$2,654
$2,750
$2,885
6%$1,850
4%Discover rentals in Princeton, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Princeton
127 Carter Rd #NA, Princeton, NJ 08540
3 beds
2 baths
$948
House for rent
Available Jun 4
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
111 Biscayne Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
2 baths
$1,830
Condo for rent
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
2d ago
1200 Bradley Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$15,412
$15,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
69 Wiggins St, Princeton, NJ 08540
4 beds
3 baths
$7,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Princeton
828 Princeton Kingston Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,800
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,430–$4,430
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$15,412
$15,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,100
Apartment for rent
8h ago
300 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$15,412
$15,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,430–$4,430
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,517–$5,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,419–$5,230
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,430–$4,430
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,517–$5,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,419–$5,230
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$15,412
$15,040
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 $3,500 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Princeton?
Average rent prices in Princeton have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,550 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 $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Princeton?
Princeton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market across all property types in the area.
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).