Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Average rent in
Trenton, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Trenton, NJ rent rose 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $73 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Trenton sits at the national median rent of $1,900/month, making it a market that aligns closely with the broader rental landscape. The city offers 145 total rentals, providing a moderate selection for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Trenton rent for about $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,750/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,175/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,350/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom options available in the city.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $2,200/month, while apartments sit at $1,600/month. The inventory is split nearly evenly between houses and apartments, with houses making up 49.5% and apartments 45.5% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Trenton
$1,900/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Trenton is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Trenton
145
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 6% 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 $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,150 |  1% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,175 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Berkeley Square And Parkside | $1,475 | |
Cadwalader Hillcrest | $1,600 | |
Chambersburg | $1,879 | |
Downtown Trenton | $1,700 | |
Hanover Academy | $1,900 | |
North Trenton | $2,000 | |
Stuyvesant Prospect | $2,100 | |
Top Road | $2,000 | |
Villa Park | $1,995 | |
Wilbur | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 22% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Berkeley Square And Parkside
Average rent
$1,475
Chambersburg
Average rent
$1,879
Stuyvesant Prospect
Average rent
$2,100
Cadwalader Hillcrest
Average rent
$1,600
Top Road
Average rent
$2,000
Downtown Trenton
Average rent
$1,700
Hanover Academy
Average rent
$1,900
North Trenton
Average rent
$2,000
Wilbur
Average rent
$1,850
Villa Park
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
22%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
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
Equal to the the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Trenton, NJ is 3% lower than the median rent in Bensalem, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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25%$2,555
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4%$3,000
1%Discover rentals in Trenton, NJ
5d+ ago
Hanover Academy house for rent in Trenton
319 Academy St #1, Trenton, NJ 08618
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Hanover Academy apartment for rent in Trenton
203 E Hanover St #2A, Trenton, NJ 08608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Wilbur apartment for rent in Trenton
1025 Greenwood Ave #C2, Trenton, NJ 08609
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1024 Greenwood Ave, Trenton, NJ 08609
2 beds
1 bath
$1,417
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Stuyvesant-Prospect house for rent in Trenton
239 Bernard St, Trenton, NJ 08618
Studio
0 baths
$6,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Trenton
239 Bakers Basin Rd, Trenton, NJ 08648
3 beds
1 bath
$5,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Trenton
2330 Route 33 #304, Trenton, NJ 08691
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Trenton
110 Gropp Ave, Trenton, NJ 08610
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
650 Strawberry St, Trenton, NJ 08638
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
West End apartment for rent in Trenton
489 W State St #1099, Trenton, NJ 08618
Studio
1 bath
$1,099
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
71 Clark St, Trenton, NJ 08611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
89 Chambord Ct #89, Trenton, NJ 08619
2 beds
3 baths
$2,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
208 E Hanover St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Studio
1 bath
$1,075
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
327 Market St, Trenton, NJ 08611
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Wilbur house for rent in Trenton
4 beds
1.5 baths
$2,650
Price dropped $150Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 14
1d ago
Hanover Academy apartment for rent in Trenton
203 E Hanover St #2A, Trenton, NJ 08608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Wilbur apartment for rent in Trenton
1025 Greenwood Ave #C2, Trenton, NJ 08609
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Central West condo for rent in Trenton
335 Spring St, Trenton, NJ 08618
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Aug 15
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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 October 10, 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 6% since last year.
How does Trenton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Trenton is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Trenton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Trenton are Berkeley Square And Parkside ($1,475/mo), Cadwalader Hillcrest ($1,600/mo), and Downtown Trenton ($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?
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).