Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
Princeton, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Princeton rent stands today
Princeton, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,350/month. Renters are paying $12 more per month on average than last year, though month over month rent has eased 1.1%.
Compared to national trends
Princeton rents run 76.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the pricier markets for renters seeking housing in the Northeast. The market offers 72 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Princeton sit at $2,598/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,820/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,580/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $4,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,250/month. The 2-bedroom median is a key reference point for many renters.
Price ranges
Houses command a median rent of $3,800/month, while apartments run around $3,292/month. Apartments make up 30.6% of total rentals, with houses at 51.5%. This property-type spread shows variation in rental costs across housing options.
Median rent
Median rent in Princeton
$3,350/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Princeton is $3,350 per month as of November 2026. This is 76% above the national average rent, or $1,450 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Princeton
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 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 $3,292, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Princeton run $2,820 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,715.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,597 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,820 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,580 | No Change |  6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 5% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $5,250 | No Change | 1% |
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 | $3,292 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $2,350 | 1% | 2% | |
Houses | $3,800 | No Change | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,597
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,820
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,580
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,250
Last year
1%
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
$3,292
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
5%
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
76%higher than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Princeton, NJ is 6% higher than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.
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Discover rentals in Princeton, NJ
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
1304 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$1,730
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Princeton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
1200 Bradley Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,011
Price dropped $883Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
22h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,508–$4,360
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,330–$5,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Princeton
11 Quarry St #B, Princeton, NJ 08542
3 beds
2 baths
$5,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
6h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,670–$5,075
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,011
Price dropped $883Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Princeton
607C Kingston Terrace Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
1 bed
1 bath
$1,680
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
900 Wessex Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,222–$3,783
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,670–$5,075
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,508–$4,360
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,330–$5,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Princeton
607C Kingston Terrace Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
1 bed
1 bath
$1,680
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,330–$5,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,670–$5,075
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,508–$4,360
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,011
Price dropped $883Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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 $3,350 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Princeton?
Average rent prices in Princeton have decreased by 1% 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 76% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,450 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 $134,000/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).