Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Princeton, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Princeton rent stands today

    Princeton, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,950/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels.

  • Princeton runs 2.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with 375 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Princeton rent for about $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,290/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,595/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms at $1,800/month and $2,100/month respectively. The rental inventory is dominated by larger units, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units making up over 90% of listings.

  • Price ranges

    Houses make up 92.4% of rentals in Princeton, renting at $1,950/month compared to apartments at $1,790/month, which have seen a 13.7% year-over-year rent increase, diverging from the citywide flat trend. Apartments represent a small share of the market at 5.5%.

Median rent

Median rent in Princeton

$1,950/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Princeton is $1,950 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Princeton

375

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Princeton rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Princeton, TX

Average rent prices in Princeton have remained the same 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, TX

Rent prices in Princeton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Princeton is $1,790, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Princeton run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,799.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

22%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,290

13%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,800

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,290

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Princeton, TX, 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, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Princeton and Anna by all bedroom counts and property types.

Princeton

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,996
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Princeton, TX is 2% lower than the median rent in Anna, TX.

Discover rentals in Princeton, TX

321 Acorn Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Princeton

3 beds

2 baths

$1,370

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.
1013 Weiss Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$1,371

Price dropped $425Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
2768 Poppy Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Princeton

ResidentialLease, Princeton, TX

2768 Poppy Ln, Princeton, TX 75407

4 beds

2 baths

$1,400

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.
6825 Sunbeam Cir - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Princeton

ResidentialLease, Princeton, TX

6825 Sunbeam Cir, Princeton, TX 75407

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

Price dropped $100Fees 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.

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Frequently asked questions for Princeton, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Princeton rental market.

How much is rent in Princeton?

The average rent in Princeton is $1,950 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Princeton?

Average rent prices in Princeton have remained the same 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 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Princeton?

December offers the best rental deals in Princeton, with rents running about 6% lower than the peak spring market in May.

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).

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