Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Princeton, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Princeton

$800/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Princeton is $800 per month as of May 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,150 less per month.

$0.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Princeton

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Princeton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $812, whereas a house costs $850. 1-bedroom apartments in Princeton run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,222

3%

65%

1 bedroom

$575

8%

46%

2 bedroom

$850

1%

32%

3 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

30%

4 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,222

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

65%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$575

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

46%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

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$800
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Princeton, WV is 36% lower than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.

Discover rentals in Princeton, WV

184 Wyndale Dr #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Princeton

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

150 E Reynolds Ave #B4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Princeton

2 beds

1.5 baths

$825

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 24

184 Wyndale Dr #22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Princeton

2 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

104 N 8th St #302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Princeton

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available May 7

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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 $800 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Princeton?

Average rent prices in Princeton have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Princeton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Princeton is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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 $32,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Princeton offers pet-friendly options with 27% of available listings welcoming pets. With an average of 15 listings available monthly, renters can expect to find approximately 4 pet-friendly apartments to choose from at any given time.

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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