What are the average rent costs in Princeton, NJ?

The average rent in Princeton, NJ is $2,667.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Princeton, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Princeton, NJ is $2,074.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ is $2,667.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ is $3,365.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Princeton, NJ is $3,927.

Student Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NJ

158 Rentals

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1 BED

$3,495+

2 BEDS

$5,750+

The Alice

365 Terhune Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Call (609) 913-3237
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1 BED

$2,195+

2 BEDS

$2,535+

3 BEDS

$3,142+

The Mews at Princeton Junction

900 Wessex Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540

Call (732) 402-0005
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2 BEDS

$3,640

Avalon Princeton on Harrison

275 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540

Call (908) 271-5472
1 BED

$3,048+

2 BEDS

$3,095+

Copperwood in Princeton

300 Bunn Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540

Call (908) 866-5213
STUDIO

$2,450+

1 BED

$2,950+

172 Nassau St

172 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08544

Call (866) 996-6039
1 BED

$2,775+

2 BEDS

$3,645+

Avalon Princeton

100 Albert Way, Princeton, NJ 08540

Call (908) 829-6484
STUDIO

$2,800+

1 BED

$2,555+

2 BEDS

$3,313+

3 BEDS

$4,625+

Avalon Princeton Circle

100 Thanet Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540

Call (848) 274-3882
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,549

3450 Brunswick Pike

3450 Brunswick Pike, Princeton, NJ 08540

Call (855) 893-4901
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$4,995

39 Quarry St

39 Quarry St, Princeton, NJ 08542

Call (609) 806-5924
1 BED, 1 BATH

$4,250

31 Palmer Square W Unit A

31 Palmer Square W, Princeton, NJ 08540
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2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$4,000

156 Mercer St

156 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 08540

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2 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,750

7104 Donatello Dr

7104 Donatello Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,200

25 Palmer Sq W Unit E

25 Palmer Sq W, Princeton, NJ 08542

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,300

12 Birch Ave

12 Birch Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,400

103 Claridge Ct Unit 1

103 Claridge Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,600

110 Lowell Ct Unit 3

110 Lowell Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$6,600

92 Overbrook Dr

92 Overbrook Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$7,500

127 Westerly Rd

127 Westerly Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,550

200 Nassau St Unit 2

200 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,200

302 Trinity Ct Unit 8

302 Trinity Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,500

51 Clover Ln

51 Clover Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,400

106 Lassen Ct Unit 5

106 Lassen Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,195

30 MacLean St Unit 7

30 MacLean St, Princeton, NJ 08542
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

10 Preservation Pl

10 Preservation Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$5,000

35 Maple St

35 Maple St, Princeton, NJ 08542
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$4,750

5 Madison St

5 Madison St, Princeton, NJ 08542
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,800

36 Moore St Unit 8

36 Moore St, Princeton, NJ 08542
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$4,000

15 Fountayne Ct

15 Fountayne Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,550

101 Claridge Ct Unit 1

101 Claridge Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,400

115 Cascade Ct Unit 7

115 Cascade Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$3,595

30 MacLean St Unit 3 - FURNISHED

30 MacLean St, Princeton, NJ 08542
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,750

307 Trinity Ct Unit 4

307 Trinity Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,600

206 Salem Ct Unit 6

206 Salem Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,000

384 Walnut Ln

384 Walnut Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$4,850

11 Greenview Ave

11 Greenview Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$3,800

20 Exeter Ct

20 Exeter Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,380

255 Nassau St Unit 301

255 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08540
1 BED, 1 BATH

$4,250

31 Palmer Square W Unit A

31 Palmer Square W, Princeton, NJ 08540
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,700

115 Federal Ct Unit 2

115 Federal Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,300

21 Palmer Square W Unit D

21 Palmer Square W, Princeton, NJ 08542
2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$4,499

303 Witherspoon St

303 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$5,850

42 Marion Rd E

42 Marion Rd E, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Princeton at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,667

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Princeton, NJ Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in Princeton,NJ give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in Princeton, NJ, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in Princeton

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 624 Sq Ft $2,074 / mo
1 Bedroom 703 Sq Ft $2,667 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,081 Sq Ft $3,365 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,503 Sq Ft $3,927 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Princeton

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Princeton/Lawrenceville 817 Sq Ft $2,558/mo
The Estates at Princeton Junction 745 Sq Ft $2,586/mo
Downtown Princeton 1,425 Sq Ft $3,063/mo
Witherspoon-Jackson Dist 917 Sq Ft $3,218/mo

Getting Around Princeton

Transportation

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore^® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Education

College/University High School Middle School

Princeton University

Private University

Rider University, Princeton Princeton Campus

Rider Univ., Lawrenceville Lawrenceville Campus

Private University

Mercer Co. C.C., West Windsor West Windsor Campus

Public University

The College of New Jersey

Public University

GreatSchools Rating

Princeton High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,532 Students

GreatSchools Rating

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

816 Students

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Student Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NJ

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