What is the average apartment size in Princeton City?

The average size for a Princeton City, NJ apartment is 979 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Princeton City?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Princeton City is $3,312 per month, a 4.24% increase from last years average of $3,177.

What is the average apartment size in Princeton City?

The typical apartment in Princeton City offers about 979 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Princeton City, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Princeton City?

The typical rent budget in Princeton City ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 64% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Princeton City?

In Princeton City, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Princeton City is $3,312, a 4.24% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,177.

One-bedroom apartments provide 759 square feet for $2,887, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,599 offer 1,136 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Princeton City, NJ

Last updated: April 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,312	979 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,887	759 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,599	1,136 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Princeton City, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Princeton City, NJ have increased by 4.24% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,177 to $3,312.

What's the typical rent budget in Princeton City, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Princeton City, NJ (64%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Princeton City, NJ?

3,007 or 41% of the households in Princeton City, NJ are renter-occupied while 4,296 or 59% are owner-occupied.

How Princeton City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Princeton City	$3,312
Jersey City	$3,687
Jersey Shore	$2,159
Newark	$1,729
East Orange	$1,899
Bayonne	$2,576
Paterson	$1,734
Elizabeth	$1,868
Hoboken	$4,492
Camden	$1,453
Rahway	$2,445
New Brunswick	$2,595
Morrisville, PA	$1,850

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Princeton City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.