Carlton Apartments
125 W Farrell Ave,
Ewing, NJ 08618
1-2 Beds | $1,845 - $2,470
Rental Market Trends in Trenton, NJ
What is the average rent in Trenton, NJ?
$1,484/month
Average Rent
713 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Trenton, NJ is $1,484 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,557/month, which means Trenton rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Trenton, you can expect to pay about $953 per month for a studio, $1,484 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,780 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,584 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Trenton, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.7%, which averages out to $70 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Trenton, NJ
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
20%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
32%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Trenton?
Based on current rent prices, Stuyvesant/Prospect, Battle Monument and Wilbur II are the most affordable neighborhoods in Trenton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Trenton?
Based on current rent prices, Berkeley Square and Parkside, Downtown Trenton and West End are the most expensive neighborhoods in Trenton.
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Which Trenton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Trenton with the most apartments available are Ewing and Carroll, Chambersburg and Chestnut Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Trenton, NJ?
Because the average rent in Trenton is $1,484, you’ll want to make about $4,946 per month or $59,352 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Trenton, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Trenton, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$638/month
$949/month
One Bedroom
$793/month
$1,118/month
Two Bedroom
$910/month
$1,255/month
Three Bedroom
$1,086/month
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AION Management
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Pennrose Management Company
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CIS Management
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.