Rent by ZIP · Mercer County
Rent in Trenton, NJ 08609
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,830 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,391 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,270 | $1,260 | +0.8% | $1,143–1,397 | $743 ±$692 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,440 | $1,450 | -0.7% | $1,296–1,584 | $1,067 ±$73 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,830 | 0% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,462 ±$204 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,200 | +1.8% | $2,016–2,464 | $1,733 ±$113 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,510 | $2,480 | +1.2% | $2,259–2,761 | $2,085 ±$407 |
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 08609
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08608 | Trenton | $1,760 | $1,344 |
| 08610 | Trenton | $2,090 | $1,738 |
| 08611 | Trenton | $2,030 | $1,376 |
| 08618 | Trenton | $1,760 | $1,251 |
| 08619 | Trenton | $2,370 | $1,826 |
| 08620 | Trenton | $2,070 | $1,733 |
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.