Rent in Princeton, WV
Across Princeton's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $797 a month, with figures from $785–$946. The highest typical rent is in 24740 ($809) and the lowest in 24739 ($785). Owner-occupied homes in Mercer County pay about 0.54% 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 | $659 | $659 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $679 | $611–$746 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $797 | $785–$946 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $883 | $875–$1,250 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,476 | $1,138–$1,813 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Princeton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Princeton, WV?
- About $797 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $785–$946. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Princeton, WV?
- About $679 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $611–$746. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Princeton, WV?
- About $883 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $875–$1,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Princeton, WV?
- About $659 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $659. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Princeton, WV?
- About $1,476 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,138–$1,813. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Princeton ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 24740 has the highest typical rent at $809 a month, and 24739 the lowest at $785.
- What is the property tax rate in Princeton, WV?
- Owner-occupied homes in Mercer County pay a typical 0.54% 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 Princeton rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).