What is the average apartment size in Princeton?

The average size for a Princeton, TX apartment is 1,221 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?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Princeton is $1,783 per month, a 6.9% decrease from last years average of $1,915.

What is the average apartment size in Princeton?

The typical apartment in Princeton offers about 1,221 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Princeton, TX Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Princeton ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Princeton?

In Princeton, 24% of households rent while 76% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

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

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Princeton is $1,783, a 6.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,915.

One-bedroom apartments provide 806 square feet for $1,365, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,723 offer 1,101 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,445 sq ft) for $1,982, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Princeton, TX

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,783	1,221 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,365	806 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,723	1,101 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,982	1,445 sq. ft.

Princeton, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Princeton, TX have decreased by 6.9% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,915 to $1,783.

What's the typical rent budget in Princeton, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Princeton, TX (55%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Princeton, TX?

1,912 or 24% of the households in Princeton, TX are renter-occupied while 5,961 or 76% are owner-occupied.

How Princeton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Princeton	$1,783
Houston	$1,345
San Antonio	$1,264
Dallas	$1,592
Austin	$1,638
Fort Worth	$1,453
Killeen	$1,078
El Paso	$1,131
Irving	$1,501
Plano	$1,689
Denton	$1,531
McKinney	$1,685
Garland, TX	$1,417
Frisco, TX	$1,788
Richardson, TX	$1,684
Carrollton, TX	$1,578
Mesquite, TX	$1,246
Greenville, TX	$1,218
Forney, TX	$1,650
Rowlett, TX	$1,763
The Colony, TX	$1,727

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 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.