Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Princeton, NJ is $3,300. This is +74%, or $1,400, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Princeton, NJ is $3,300. This is +74%, or $1,400, 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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $3,240. A 1-bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ costs about $2,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,558. Houses for rent in Princeton, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,050.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,702 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,375 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,150 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $5,250 | 7% | 15% | |
Studio | $2,720 | 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 | $3,240 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,050 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,720
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,702
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
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
$3,240
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,050
Last 30 days
8%
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 18% higher than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.
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$2,900
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$1,990
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$2,540
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$2,225
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$2,125
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$2,300
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$2,589
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$2,800
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$2,735
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$2,000
Last year
1d ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
1302 Bradley Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
$2,100
Price drop
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Princeton
118 Acadia Ct #9, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Princeton
119 Acadia Ct #5, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
1310 Bradley Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
106 Heritage Boulevard #7, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
Trinity Ct #9, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
Available Aug 20
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Princeton
3 beds
4 baths
$14,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Princeton
259 Mount Lucas Rd ## 261, Princeton, NJ 08540
4 beds
4 baths
$7,300
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,485–$6,230
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,310–$5,910
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
11 Quarry St, Princeton, NJ 08542
3 beds
2 baths
$5,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Princeton
4495 Province Line Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
3 beds
2 baths
$5,900
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$5,315
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1900 Barclay Blvd, Princeton, NJ 08540
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,275–$4,655
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
900 Wessex Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,099–$3,576
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$5,315
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$6,663
$5,738
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
101 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Princeton
3 beds
4 baths
$14,995
House for rent
4d ago
14 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
11 Quarry St, Princeton, NJ 08542
3 beds
2 baths
$5,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Princeton
3 beds
1 bath
$3,375
Condo for rent
4h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$5,315
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,485–$6,230
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,310–$5,910
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
900 Wessex Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,099–$3,576
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$6,663
$5,738
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
House for rent in Princeton
3850 RT-27, Princeton, NJ 08540
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Princeton
2 Rider Ter, Princeton, NJ 08540
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Princeton
2 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
4 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
900 Wessex Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,099–$3,576
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$5,315
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,485–$6,230
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,310–$5,910
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$6,663
$5,738
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
101 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,250
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Townhouse for rent in Princeton
41 Manor Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
21h ago
House for rent in Princeton
3850 RT-27, Princeton, NJ 08540
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent