What is the average apartment size in Trenton?

The average size for a Trenton, NJ apartment is 769 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 Trenton?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Trenton is $1,599 per month, a 5.47% increase from last years average of $1,516.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Trenton?

In Trenton, studios rent for $1,020 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,483 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,993 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Trenton?

The typical apartment in Trenton offers about 769 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Trenton?

Studio apartments in Trenton average 477 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 704 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 979 sq. ft.

Trenton, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Trenton?

The typical rent budget in Trenton ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Trenton?

In Trenton, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Trenton is $1,599, a 5.47% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,516.

Studio Apartments at $1,020 offer the most budget-friendly option with 477 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 704 square feet for $1,483, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,993 offer 979 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Trenton, NJ

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,599	769 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,020	477 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,483	704 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,993	979 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Trenton, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Trenton, NJ have increased by 5.47% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,516 to $1,599.

What's the typical rent budget in Trenton, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Trenton, NJ (42%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Trenton, NJ?

19,900 or 62% of the households in Trenton, NJ are renter-occupied while 12,152 or 38% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Trenton, NJ By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Princeton	$3,236
Lawrence Township	$2,332

Trenton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Lawrence Township is 28% lower than in Princeton

$2,332

Lawrence Township rent is 46% higher than Trenton average

Average Rent $2,332

$3,236

Princeton rent is 102% higher than Trenton average

Average Rent $3,236

How Trenton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Trenton	$1,599
Jersey Shore	$2,206
Jersey City	$3,761
Newark	$1,783
East Orange	$1,902
Elizabeth	$1,920
Bayonne	$2,616
Hoboken	$4,539
Paterson	$1,697
New Brunswick	$2,534
Camden	$1,517
Princeton	$3,236
Langhorne, PA	$2,165
Bordentown, NJ	$1,980
Levittown, PA	$1,703
Morrisville, PA	$1,899
Bensalem, PA	$1,689
Feasterville Trevose, PA	$1,770
Lawrence Township, NJ	$2,332
Burlington, NJ	$1,865

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 Trenton 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.