Average Rent in Trenton, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Trenton, NJ Rents

Trenton rentals average $1,150 for a studio rental to $2,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $100 (8.36%) year-over-year from $1,200 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $146 (-8.66%) year-over-year from $1,683 to $1,538. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $198 (-11.03%) year-over-year from $1,798 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (3.53%) year-over-year from $2,125 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $89 (3.69%) year-over-year from $2,411 to $2,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 17.75% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.88% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$81.82	$1,300	$1,200 (8.36%)	$1,158 (12.23%)
1 BR	$15.38	$1,538	$1,683 (-8.66%)	$1,250 (23.00%)
2 BR	$14.92	$1,600	$1,798 (-11.03%)	$1,633 (-2.04%)
3 BR	$18.87	$2,200	$2,125 (3.53%)	$1,958 (12.34%)
4+ BR	$21.53	$2,500	$2,411 (3.69%)	$2,183 (14.50%)

Historical Rents in Trenton, NJ

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Top Cities Near Trenton

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Top Neighborhoods Near Trenton

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Top Counties Near Trenton

There are a total of 1 counties located by Trenton, NJ. One county in the area is Mercer, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,550. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Mercer, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,550. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Mercer, NJ is the most expensive county by Trenton, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Trenton, NJ is 13.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Trenton, NJ is 27.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Trenton, NJ is 42.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Mercer, NJ	$1,300	$1,913	$2,350	$2,550

Top Zipcodes Near Trenton

There is one zipcode in or near Trenton, NJ. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,350.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Trenton, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
08648, Mercer County, NJ	N/A	$1,700	$2,350	$2,350

Frequently Asked Questions - Trenton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Trenton, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Trenton, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Trenton, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Trenton, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in Trenton, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $81.82. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Trenton.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Trenton, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $15.38. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Trenton.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Trenton, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $14.92. There are a total of 31 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Trenton.

How have rent prices in Trenton, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Trenton, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Trenton, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Trenton, NJ is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.