Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
Princeton, NJ

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.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,374

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

63

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
32%
51%
13%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

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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 price trends in
Princeton, NJ

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
Princeton, NJ

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%

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%

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.

Compare rent prices in Princeton, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in Princeton, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bridgewater, NJ.

Princeton

Median rent price$3,374
increased by73%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Princeton, NJ is 21% higher than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.

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$2,097

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$1,860

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$2,200

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$2,538

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$3,199

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$2,970

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106 Heritage Blvd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Princeton

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106 Heritage Blvd #1, Princeton, NJ 08540

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

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300 Blue Spring Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,200–$3,250

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308 Trinity Ct #11, Princeton, NJ 08540

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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1200 Bradley Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,250–$3,250

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1310 Bradley Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,250

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405 Cynthia Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,400

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5d+ ago

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119 Commonwealth Ct #10, Princeton, NJ 08540

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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