Princeton, NJ rental market
What is the average rent in Princeton, NJ?
Last updated August 10, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Princeton, NJ is $3,456.
Average rent
$3,456
Month-over-month change
-$194
Year-over-year change
+$156
Available rentals
153
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $653 to $22,507.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 8 |
| $2,400 | 5 |
| $2,500 | 12 |
| $2,600 | 9 |
| $2,700 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 6 |
| $3,000 | 6 |
| $3,100 | 7 |
| $3,200 | 6 |
| $3,300 | 12 |
| $3,400 | 10 |
| $3,500 | 11 |
| $3,600 | 5 |
| $3,700 | 9 |
| $3,800 | 12 |
| $3,900 | 11 |
| $4,000 | 7 |
| $4,100 | 4 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 4 |
| $4,800 | 6 |
| $4,900 | 6 |
| $5,000+ | 20 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $156 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,500 | $3,595 |
| Feb | $3,500 | $3,375 |
| Mar | $3,600 | $3,421 |
| Apr | $3,400 | $3,468 |
| May | $3,450 | $3,200 |
| Jun | $3,550 | $3,600 |
| Jul | $3,512 | $3,695 |
| Aug | $3,400 | $3,411 |
| Sep | $3,400 | No data |
| Oct | $3,475 | No data |
| Nov | $3,700 | No data |
| Dec | $3,595 | No data |
Market temperature
The Princeton, NJ rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Princeton, NJ is 72% higher than the national average.
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