Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Princeton, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Princeton

$850/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Princeton is $850 per month as of November 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Princeton

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Princeton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Princeton, WV

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, WV

Rent prices in Princeton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Princeton is $825, whereas a house costs $950. 1-bedroom apartments in Princeton run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$800

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$695

8%

17%

2 bedroom

$850

15%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,150

21%

36%

4 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

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, WV.

Apartments

Average rent

$825

Last year

3%

Condos

Average rent

$575

Last 30 days

23%

Houses

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

21%

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

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

Princeton

Median rent price$850
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Princeton, WV is 44% lower than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.

Discover rentals in Princeton, WV

Camden Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Camden Court

1415 E Main St, Princeton, WV 24740

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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.
Kensington Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Kensington Court

24740 Kensington Ct, Princeton, WV 24740

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,150–$1,550

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.
702 Oakvale Rd #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$800

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.
504 Oakvale Road - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Princeton

504 Oakvale Road, Princeton, WV

504 Oakvale Road, Princeton, WV 24740

Studio

1 bath

$750

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.
504 Oakvale Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Princeton

1 bed

1 bath

$750

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.
900 Highland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Princeton

1 bed

1 bath

$575

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.
702 Oakvale Rd #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$800

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.
504 Oakvale Road - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Princeton

504 Oakvale Road, Princeton, WV

504 Oakvale Road, Princeton, WV 24740

Studio

1 bath

$750

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.
504 Oakvale Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Princeton

1 bed

1 bath

$750

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.
Kensington Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Kensington Court

24740 Kensington Ct, Princeton, WV 24740

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,150–$1,550

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.
Camden Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Camden Court

1415 E Main St, Princeton, WV 24740

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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.
900 Highland Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Princeton

900 Highland Avenue - 2

900 Highland Ave #2, Princeton, WV 24740

1 bed

1 bath

$575

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.
900 Highland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Princeton

1 bed

1 bath

$575

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Princeton, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Princeton rental market.

How much is rent in Princeton?

The average rent in Princeton is $850 per month as of November 14, 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 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Princeton?

To comfortably afford rent in Princeton, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).