Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Average rent in
Trenton, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Trenton, NJ rent rose 12.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $81 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Trenton sits 5.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 140 total rentals offering a modestly priced market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Trenton rent for $1,075/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,400/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,175/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,400/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Glen Afton The Island rents fell 49.1% year over year to $1,400/month across 12 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide rise of 12.1%, marking a notable local cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Trenton
$1,850/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Trenton is $1,850 per month as of July 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Trenton
140
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Trenton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Trenton, NJ
Average rent prices in Trenton have remained the same 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Trenton run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,075 |  2% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 4% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,175 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 4% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Berkeley Square And Parkside | $1,700 | |
Cadwalader Hillcrest | $1,637 | |
Central West | $1,900 | |
Chambersburg | $1,837 | |
Chestnut Park | $1,750 | |
Downtown Trenton | $1,750 | |
Hanover Academy | $1,675 | |
South Trenton | $1,750 | |
Stuyvesant Prospect | $1,450 | |
West End | $1,596 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Cadwalader Hillcrest
Average rent
$1,637
Chambersburg
Average rent
$1,837
South Trenton
Average rent
$1,750
Downtown Trenton
Average rent
$1,750
Hanover Academy
Average rent
$1,675
Berkeley Square And Parkside
Average rent
$1,700
Central West
Average rent
$1,900
Chestnut Park
Average rent
$1,750
Stuyvesant Prospect
Average rent
$1,450
West End
Average rent
$1,596
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
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
5%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Trenton, NJ is 16% lower than the median rent in Bensalem, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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15%Discover rentals in Trenton, NJ
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Trenton
14 Pinewood Dr, Trenton, NJ 08690
2 beds
1 bath
$1,330
Condo for rent
3d ago
150 Home Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
North Trenton house for rent in Trenton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
2d ago
116 Pearl St, Trenton, NJ 08609
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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
1137 Halifax Pl, Trenton, NJ 08619
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Trenton
631 Masterson Ct #NA, Trenton, NJ 08618
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Trenton apartment for rent in Trenton
455 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08618
2 beds
1 bath
$1,598
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Trenton apartment for rent in Trenton
455 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08618
2 beds
1 bath
$1,598
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Trenton apartment for rent in Trenton
455 W State St #L3B, Trenton, NJ 08618
2 beds
1 bath
$1,598
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Trenton apartment for rent in Trenton
455 W State St #S3G, Trenton, NJ 08618
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
327 Market St, Trenton, NJ 08611
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
208 E Hanover St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,075 –$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1109 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08618
4 beds
2 baths
$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Trenton apartment for rent in Trenton
455 W State St #S3G, Trenton, NJ 08618
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
82 Route 156, Trenton, NJ 08620
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
15h ago
Verified
84 Route 156, Trenton, NJ 08620
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Trenton apartment for rent in Trenton
455 W State St #S3G, Trenton, NJ 08618
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
North Trenton house for rent in Trenton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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 $1,850 per month as of July 11, 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 12% since last year.
How does Trenton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Trenton is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Trenton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Trenton are Stuyvesant Prospect ($1,450/mo), West End ($1,596/mo), and Cadwalader Hillcrest ($1,637/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Trenton?
To comfortably afford rent in Trenton, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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).