Princeton, NJ rental market
Last updated August 21, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Princeton, NJ is $2,600.
$2,600
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $653 to $3,385.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600 | 4 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,300+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $307 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,450 | $2,365 |
| Feb | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Mar | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Apr | $2,395 | $2,600 |
| May | $2,700 | $2,573 |
| Jun | $2,395 | $2,750 |
| Jul | $2,582 | $2,623 |
| Aug | $2,350 | $2,560 |
| Sep | $2,200 | No data |
| Oct | $2,286 | No data |
| Nov | $2,365 | No data |
| Dec | $2,500 | 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.
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Rent in Princeton, NJ is 64% higher than the national average.
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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 - $8,800 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 $350
4. How much has the rent in Princeton, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Princeton, NJ increased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in Princeton, NJ?
There are currently 131 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 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.