Rent in Hightstown, NJ
A 2-bedroom in Hightstown, NJ (ZIP 08520) typically rents for about $1,998 a month, with a range of $1,755–$2,240. Owner-occupied homes in Mercer County pay about 2.36% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,560 | $1,560–$1,561 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,617 | $1,473–$1,760 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,998 | $1,755–$2,240 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,650 | $2,560–$2,740 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,080 | $3,080–$3,081 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Hightstown ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Hightstown, NJ?
- About $1,998 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,755–$2,240. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Hightstown, NJ?
- About $1,617 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,473–$1,760. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Hightstown, NJ?
- About $2,650 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,560–$2,740. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Hightstown, NJ?
- About $1,560 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,560–$1,561. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Hightstown, NJ?
- About $3,080 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,080–$3,081. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Hightstown, NJ?
- Owner-occupied homes in Mercer County pay a typical 2.36% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Hightstown rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).