Rent by ZIP · Mercer County
Rent in Princeton, NJ 08544
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,000 (+11.1% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,120 | $1,880 | +12.8% | $1,908–2,332 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,370 | $2,140 | +10.7% | $2,133–2,607 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,000 | $2,700 | +11.1% | $2,700–3,300 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,640 | $3,240 | +12.3% | $3,276–4,004 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,100 | $3,670 | +11.7% | $3,690–4,510 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,242.
What renters pay in 08544
Median gross rent–all sizes
Renter households12100% of occupied homes
No cash rent0households
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08542 | Princeton | $3,360 | $2,885 |
| 08540 | Princeton | $2,890 | $2,349 |
| 08550 | Princeton Junction | $3,360 | $3,074 |
| 08551 | Ringoes | $2,860 | $1,736 |
| 08536 | Plainsboro | $2,720 | $2,291 |
| 08535 | Millstone Township | $2,980 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Mercer County, NJ · All NJ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.