City
Average Rent in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton is a city in New Jersey. It ranks #58 out of 366 for places to rent. Princeton is in
the counties of
Mercer County, Middlesex County, Somerset County and the metropolitan areas of
Trenton-Ewing, NJ MSA, New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Princeton includes the zip codes of
08542, 08540, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Princeton is $3,235 which represents an increase of 0.49% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Princeton to rent places is 08542 with an average rent of $3,843. The least expensive zip code in Princeton to rent places is 08540 with an average rent of $3,190.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Princeton currently stands at $3,235.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 08540, is less expensive, with an average rent of $3,190. This represents a difference of -1% when compared to Princeton.
Meanwhile, in the average state of New Jersey, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,495, showing a less expensive of -23% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a less expensive by -43% when compared to the rent in Princeton.
$3,235
Princeton
VS$3,190
-1%
08540, zip
$2,495
-23%
NJ, state
$1,859
-43%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026
