Rent in Trenton, NJ
Across Trenton's 19 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,914 a month, with figures from $1,251–$2,242. The highest typical rent is in 08650 ($2,242) and the lowest in 08618 ($1,251). 11 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 8 use the county Fair Market Rent. 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 | $1,561 | $319–$1,561 | 19 |
| 1 bed | $1,670 | $915–$1,764 | 19 |
| 2 beds | $1,914 | $1,251–$2,242 | 19 |
| 3 beds | $2,741 | $1,531–$3,500+ | 19 |
| 4 beds | $3,081 | $1,208–$3,081 | 19 |
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).
Trenton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Trenton, NJ?
- About $1,914 a month: the median of the typical rents in 19 ZIP codes, which range from $1,251–$2,242. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Trenton, NJ?
- About $1,670 a month: the median of the typical rents in 19 ZIP codes, which range from $915–$1,764. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Trenton, NJ?
- About $2,741 a month: the median of the typical rents in 19 ZIP codes, which range from $1,531–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Trenton, NJ?
- About $1,561 a month: the median of the typical rents in 19 ZIP codes, which range from $319–$1,561. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Trenton, NJ?
- About $3,081 a month: the median of the typical rents in 19 ZIP codes, which range from $1,208–$3,081. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Trenton ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 08650 has the highest typical rent at $2,242 a month, and 08618 the lowest at $1,251.
- What is the property tax rate in Trenton, 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 Trenton 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).