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Last updated on August 26, 2026
Average rent in
Trenton, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 26, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Trenton rent stands today
Trenton, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters are paying $47 less per month on average than last year, while month-over-month rent edged up 0.8%.
Compared to national trends
Trenton sits 3.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 135 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Trenton rent around $1,075/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,375/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,750/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,398/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter in the market.
Neighborhood spotlight
Villa Park rents rose 33.3% year over year to $2,200/month, while North Trenton increased 22.2% and Cadwalader Hillcrest climbed 26.0%. These gains contrast with the citywide flat trend and show localized strength in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Trenton
$1,850/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Trenton is $1,850 per month as of August 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
135
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Trenton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Trenton, NJ
Average rent prices in Trenton have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,598, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Trenton run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,075 |  16% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,375 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 |  2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 4% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,397 | 18% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Berkeley Square And Parkside | $1,462 | |
Cadwalader Hillcrest | $1,637 | |
Central West | $1,900 | |
Chambersburg | $1,900 | |
Chestnut Park | $1,950 | |
Downtown Trenton | $1,775 | |
Ewing And Carroll | $1,800 | |
Stuyvesant Prospect | $2,325 | |
Top Road | $1,800 | |
West End | $1,775 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,598 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,400 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
4%
Berkeley Square And Parkside
Average rent
$1,462
Chambersburg
Average rent
$1,900
Downtown Trenton
Average rent
$1,775
Chestnut Park
Average rent
$1,950
Central West
Average rent
$1,900
West End
Average rent
$1,775
Cadwalader Hillcrest
Average rent
$1,637
Stuyvesant Prospect
Average rent
$2,325
Top Road
Average rent
$1,800
Ewing And Carroll
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,598
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,400
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
4%lower than the national median
22%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Trenton, NJ is 21% lower than the median rent in Bensalem, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,350
17%$1,750
2%$2,200
$2,235
$2,200
14%$2,470
2%$2,127
2%$1,970
2%$2,350
16%$3,450
2%$2,425
16%$3,000
1%Discover rentals in Trenton, NJ
5d+ ago
South Trenton townhouse for rent in Trenton
318 Centre St, Trenton, NJ 08611
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
East Trenton house for rent in Trenton
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Chestnut Park townhouse for rent in Trenton
140 Jersey St, Trenton, NJ 08611
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
$1,650
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ 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
7h ago
Mill Hill townhouse for rent in Trenton
44 Livingston St, Trenton, NJ 08611
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,400
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Trenton
21 Berg Ave, Trenton, NJ 08610
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
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, 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
327 Market St, Trenton, NJ 08611
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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
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
226 E Hanover St, Trenton, NJ 08608
1 bed
1 bath
$1,090
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
7h ago
Chambersburg apartment for rent in Trenton
38 Bayard St #4, Trenton, NJ 08611
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Mill Hill townhouse for rent in Trenton
44 Livingston St, Trenton, NJ 08611
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,400
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Pennington - Prospect apartment for rent in Trenton
436 Pennington Ave #2ndFL, Trenton, NJ 08618
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Trenton?
Average rent prices in Trenton have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Trenton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Trenton are Berkeley Square And Parkside ($1,462/mo), Cadwalader Hillcrest ($1,637/mo), and Downtown Trenton ($1,775/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?
Looking at our July 2026 numbers, May offers the lowest rents in Trenton, with prices roughly 24% lower than the July peak. January and March are the most competitive months with higher demand, while September and December show less competition.
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).