The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ

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The College of New Jersey - Ewing, NJ

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The College of New Jersey was founded as the New Jersey State Normal School in 1855. Today, TCNJ emphasizes faculty-student collaboration through a personalized and rigorous education with opportunities for undergraduate research, mentored internships, and field experiences. TCNJ believes in the transformative power of education to develop critical thinkers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners and leaders.

Situated on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township, TCNJ is proximate to a variety of apartments and houses available for rent in Ewing as well as Lawrence and Pennington. Convenience to the I-95 and public transportation allows for simple commutes and travels from the TCNJ campus.

Campus life at TCNJ is vibrant with NCAA Division III Lion athletics, a wide range of student clubs and organizations, and special on-campus events and activities. National and local retailers and restaurants abound in Ewing Township. Downtown Princeton is just a 15-minute drive from campus while New York City and Philadelphia are both close enough for a day trip via the Hamilton train station.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Ewing, NJ is $1,904 for a studio, $1,799 for one bedroom, $2,603 for two bedrooms, and $2,787 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ewing has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 496 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,904/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 875 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,799/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,482 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,603/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,378 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,787/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • New Jersey State Museum Planetarium
  • Lawrence Nature Center
  • Drexel Woods Park
  • Terhune Orchards
  • Washington Crossing State Park

Airports

  • Trenton Mercer

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.