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Last updated on June 11, 2026
Average rent in
Trenton, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 11, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Trenton
$1,875/mo
88%vs previous year
The average rent in Trenton is $1,875 per month as of June 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Trenton
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Trenton rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Trenton, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Trenton, NC
Average rent prices in Trenton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 88% 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
Trenton, NC
Rent prices in Trenton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Trenton is $1,352, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Trenton run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,289.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,100 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 |  2% | 82% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | - |
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 Trenton, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,352 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $5,650 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,000 | 2% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
82%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
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 Trenton, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,352
Condos
Average rent
$5,650
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Trenton, NC, 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 Trenton, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Trenton and Buxton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Trenton
4%lower than the national median
194%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Trenton, NC is 67% lower than the median rent in Buxton, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$5,742
$1,727
$1,800
$2,000
15%$2,790
75%$1,900
50%$900
$1,425
$1,850
$2,800
99%$997
6%$1,031
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Frequently asked questions for Trenton, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Trenton rental market.
How much is rent in Trenton?
The average rent in Trenton is $1,875 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Trenton?
Average rent prices in Trenton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 88% since last year.
How does Trenton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Trenton is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Trenton?
To comfortably afford rent in Trenton, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/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).