Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Trenton, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Trenton, NJ rent rose 11.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Despite this yearly increase, rent fell 5.0% month over month, reflecting recent cooling after a peak of $2,300/month in January 2025.
Compared to national trends
Trenton sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 122 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Trenton run around $1,075/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,400/month, and 2- and 3-bedrooms both at $2,000/month, with 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month. Houses command a median of $2,200/month, while apartments are lower at $1,500/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Glen Afton The Island rents rose 88.0% year over year to $2,350/month, contrasting with Cadwalader Hillcrest, where rents fell 46.7% to $1,225/month. These divergent neighborhood trends stand out against the citywide 11.8% rent increase.
Median rent
Median rent in Trenton
$1,900/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Trenton is $1,900 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Trenton
122
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Trenton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Trenton, NJ
Average rent prices in Trenton have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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, NJ
Rent prices in Trenton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Trenton is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Trenton run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,075 |  14% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,999 | 1% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 5% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Berkeley Square And Parkside | $1,450 | |
Cadwalader Hillcrest | $1,225 | |
Central West | $2,200 | |
Chambersburg | $2,100 | |
Chestnut Park | $1,850 | |
Downtown Trenton | $1,900 | |
Hanover Academy | $1,850 | |
Stuyvesant Prospect | $2,150 | |
West End | $2,000 | |
Wilbur | $1,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
Cadwalader Hillcrest
Average rent
$1,225
Stuyvesant Prospect
Average rent
$2,150
Chestnut Park
Average rent
$1,850
Central West
Average rent
$2,200
Berkeley Square And Parkside
Average rent
$1,450
West End
Average rent
$2,000
Downtown Trenton
Average rent
$1,900
Hanover Academy
Average rent
$1,850
Wilbur
Average rent
$1,700
Chambersburg
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Trenton, NJ, 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, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Trenton and Bensalem by all bedroom counts and property types.
Trenton
3%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Trenton, NJ is 14% lower than the median rent in Bensalem, PA.
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2%Discover rentals in Trenton, NJ
3d ago
327 Market St, Trenton, NJ 08611
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West End apartment for rent in Trenton
457 W State St #2A, Trenton, NJ 08618
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Cadwalader & Hillcrest apartment for rent in Trenton
50 N Stockton StUnit C #C, Trenton, NJ 08618
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Wilbur apartment for rent in Trenton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Stuyvesant-Prospect house for rent in Trenton
239 Bernard St, Trenton, NJ 08618
Studio
0 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Trenton
3 beds
3 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Trenton
707 Eagles Chase Dr #707, Trenton, NJ 08648
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Trenton
257 Evergreen Ave, Trenton, NJ 08619
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
5h ago
71 Clark St, Trenton, NJ 08611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,350
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Wilbur apartment for rent in Trenton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,799
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Central West townhouse for rent in Trenton
73 Bellevue Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Berkeley Square and Parkside apartment for rent in Trenton
1101 Edgewood Ave #A13, Trenton, NJ 08618
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available May 21
2d ago
208 E Hanover St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,075–$1,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
650 Strawberry St, Trenton, NJ 08638
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Central West townhouse for rent in Trenton
73 Bellevue Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Berkeley Square and Parkside apartment for rent in Trenton
1101 Edgewood Ave #A13, Trenton, NJ 08618
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available May 21
21h ago
Central West townhouse for rent in Trenton
73 Bellevue Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
489 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08618
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,250–$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Berkeley Square and Parkside apartment for rent in Trenton
1101 Edgewood Ave #A13, Trenton, NJ 08618
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available May 21
4d ago
Chestnut Park house for rent in Trenton
4 beds
1 bath
$2,150
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Trenton, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Trenton rental market.
How much is rent in Trenton?
The average rent in Trenton is $1,900 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Trenton?
Average rent prices in Trenton have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Trenton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Trenton is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Trenton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Trenton are Cadwalader Hillcrest ($1,225/mo), Berkeley Square And Parkside ($1,450/mo), and Wilbur ($1,700/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Trenton?
To comfortably afford rent in Trenton, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Trenton?
Trenton's rental market in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,900 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing structure across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).