Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
Princeton, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Princeton

$895/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Princeton is $895 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,005 less per month.

$1.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Princeton

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Princeton rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Princeton, WV, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Princeton, WV

Average rent prices in Princeton have decreased by 28% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $895, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Princeton run $595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

1%

69%

1 bedroom

$750

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$895

16%

24%

3 bedroom

$1,500

24%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

69%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

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$895
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,637
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Princeton, WV is 45% lower than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.

Discover rentals in Princeton, WV

201 Foster St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Princeton

201 Foster St - 2

201 Foster St #2, Princeton, WV 24740

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Camden Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

Camden Court

1415 E Main St, Princeton, WV 24740

2 beds

1 bath

$780

150 Springdale Ave #D3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Princeton

2 beds

1.5 baths

$825

205 Mercer St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Princeton

205 Mercer Street - 2

205 Mercer St #2, Princeton, WV 24740

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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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 $895 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Princeton?

Average rent prices in Princeton have decreased by 28% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Princeton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Princeton is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,005 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 $36,000/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).

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