What is the average apartment size in Trenton?

The average size for a Trenton, NJ apartment is 742 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Trenton?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Trenton is $1,477 per month, a 3.18% increase from last years average of $1,431.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Trenton?

In Trenton, studios rent for $992 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,373 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,871 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Trenton?

The typical apartment in Trenton offers about 742 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Trenton?

Studio apartments in Trenton average 475 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 682 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 965 sq. ft.

Trenton, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Trenton?

The typical rent budget in Trenton ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Trenton?

In Trenton, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Trenton is $1,477, a 3.18% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,431.

Studio Apartments at $992 offer the most budget-friendly option with 475 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 682 square feet for $1,373, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,871 offer 965 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Trenton, NJ

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,477	742 sq. ft.
Studio	$992	475 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,373	682 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,871	965 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Trenton, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Trenton, NJ have increased by 3.18% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,431 to $1,477.

What's the typical rent budget in Trenton, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Trenton, NJ (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Trenton, NJ?

20,567 or 64% of the households in Trenton, NJ are renter-occupied while 11,537 or 36% are owner-occupied.

How Trenton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Jersey City	$3,768
Jersey Shore	$2,153
Newark	$1,706
Bayonne	$2,585
East Orange	$1,849
Elizabeth	$1,854
Hoboken	$4,560
Summit	$2,862
Long Branch	$2,563
Paterson	$1,705
Willingboro, NJ	$2,082
Bordentown	$1,897
Feasterville Trevose, PA	$1,779
Morrisville, PA	$1,824
Bensalem, PA	$1,688
Bristol, PA	$1,249
Langhorne, PA	$2,230
Burlington, NJ	$1,709
Croydon, PA	$1,514
Fairless Hills, PA	$1,611
Trenton	$1,477

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Trenton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.