City

Average Rent in Trenton, New Jersey

Trenton is a city in New Jersey. It ranks #283 out of 366 for places to rent. Trenton is in
the county of
Mercer County and
the metropolitan areas of
Trenton-Ewing, NJ MSA, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Trenton includes 6 zip codes, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Trenton is $1,950 which represents a decrease of -2.78% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Trenton to rent places is 08638 with an average rent of $2,368. The least expensive zip code in Trenton to rent places is 08608 with an average rent of $1,347.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city Trenton currently stands at $1,950.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 08618, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,214. This represents a difference of +14% when compared to Trenton.
Meanwhile, in the average state of New Jersey, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,495, showing a more expensive of +28% 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 -5% when compared to the rent in Trenton.
$1,950
Trenton
VS
$2,214
+14%
08618, zip
$2,495
+28%
NJ, state
$1,859
-5%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Zip Codes in Trenton, NJ

08638$2,368
08618$2,214
08629$2,071
08609$1,808
08611$1,800
08608$1,347