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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Trenton, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Trenton
$1,552/mo
41%vs previous year
The average rent in Trenton is $1,552 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $348 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Trenton
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 41% 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 $1,147, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Trenton run $1,028 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,198.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,000 | - |  19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,408 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 4% | 73% | |
4 bedroom | $2,497 | - | - |
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 | $1,147 | - | 16% | |
Condos | $5,650 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,050 | No Change | 11% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,408
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
73%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,497
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
$1,147
Last year
16%
Condos
Average rent
$5,650
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last year
11%
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
18%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Trenton, NC is 29% lower than the median rent in Buxton, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
144%$2,198
$1,600
43%$2,050
18%$2,000
4%$1,975
55%$950
$1,200
79%$1,850
36%$1,500
32%$1,099
10%$700
Discover rentals in Trenton, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Trenton
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
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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 $1,552 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Trenton?
Average rent prices in Trenton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 41% since last year.
How does Trenton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Trenton is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $348 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 $62,000/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).