Princeton, NJ rental market

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Last updated August 8, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Princeton, NJ is $3,350.

Average rent

$3,350

Month-over-month change

-$50

Year-over-year change

-$450

Available rentals

137

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $653 to $9,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$1,5001
$1,8001
$1,9002
$2,0004
$2,1004
$2,2008
$2,3007
$2,4006
$2,5009
$2,60014
$2,7006
$2,8004
$2,9007
$3,0005
$3,1009
$3,20014
$3,30013
$3,4007
$3,5004
$3,6001
$3,7005
$3,8008
$3,9005
$4,0002
$4,1003
$4,2003
$4,3003
$4,4003
$4,5001
$4,6001
$4,7002
$4,8002
$4,9006
$5,000+24

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $450 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,250$3,500
Feb$3,250$3,500
Mar$3,100$3,600
Apr$3,360$3,400
May$3,250$3,450
Jun$3,500$3,550
Jul$3,853$3,512
Aug$3,800$3,400
Sep$3,700No data
Oct$3,743No data
Nov$3,600No data
Dec$3,700No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Princeton, NJ is 60% higher than the national average.

Princeton, NJvs.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Princeton, NJ?

The average rent in Princeton, NJ is $3,350.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Princeton, NJ?

Houses in Princeton, NJ rent between $653 - $9,500 with an average rent of $3,350.

3. How has the rent in Princeton, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Princeton, NJ decreased by $450

4. How much has the rent in Princeton, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Princeton, NJ decreased by $50

5. How many available rentals are there in Princeton, NJ?

There are currently 137 rentals available in Princeton, NJ.

6. How do rent prices in Princeton, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Princeton, NJ is $3,350 — 59.52% higher the national average of $2,100.