Average Rent in Trenton, NJ
3 apartment buildings, 6 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$1,905/mo
Versailles Apartments
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
6
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Trenton, NJ Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Versailles Apartments
220 Sullivan Way, Ewing Township, NJ 08628, USA
Highgate
1 Highgate Dr, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA
The Reserve at Crosswicks
8000 Bowery Ln, Bordentown, NJ 08505, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Versailles Apartments 220 Sullivan Way, Ewing Township, NJ 08628, USA | $1,905 | $1,905 | -- | 4.1 (18) | 1 |
| 2 | Highgate 1 Highgate Dr, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA | $1,930 | $1,930 | -- | 3.4 (13) | 1 |
| 3 | The Reserve at Crosswicks 8000 Bowery Ln, Bordentown, NJ 08505, USA | $2,600 | $2,694 | $2.30 | 4.3 (55) | 4 |
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Trenton, NJ neighborhoods
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Trenton, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Trenton, NJ is $2,435 per month, based on 6 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,905 at Versailles Apartments to $2,805 at The Reserve at Crosswicks.
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Trenton, NJ, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Trenton, NJ averages $2,435/mo. At the local median household income of $47,102, that works out to 62% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Trenton, NJ at $1,224/mo. The current tracked market average runs 99% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Trenton, NJ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Trenton, NJ?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$97,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,435/mo.
Comfortable income
$117,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,905/mo), you need to earn at least $76,000/year.
Median household income in Trenton, NJ is $47,102 , about 60% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Trenton, NJ
Overall prices in Trenton, NJ runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Trenton, NJ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,435 |
| Utilities | $551 |
| Groceries | $528 |
| Transportation | $1,313 |
| Healthcare | $640 |
| Other goods and services | $1,024 |
| Estimated total | $6,491/mo |
Population
89,966
Median household income
$47,102
Census median rent
$1,224/mo
Rent as % of income
34.9%
Median age
35.4
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in New Jersey
How Trenton, NJ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Trenton, NJ | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison, NJ | $2,418 | -1% | -31% | 14 |
| Jersey City, NJ | $4,318 | +77% | +5% | 9 |
| Hoboken, NJ | $4,733 | +94% | +4.8% | 8 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | $2,214 | -9% | -13% | 6 |
| Clifton, NJ | $2,520 | +3% | +28.2% | 5 |
| Elizabeth, NJ | $2,353 | -3% | -1.6% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Trenton, NJ?
The average rent in Trenton, NJ is $2,435 per month, based on 6 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Trenton, NJ?
The median asking rent in Trenton, NJ is $2,620 per month, computed from 6 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,435/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Trenton, NJ?
The lowest available rent in Trenton, NJ starts at $1,905 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Trenton, NJ?
2-bedroom apartments in Trenton, NJ average $2,435/mo. Units start from $1,905/mo across 6 units currently listed.
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