Rent by ZIP · Mercer County
Rent in Trenton, NJ 08628
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,310 (+18.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,775 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,610 | $1,340 | +20.1% | $1,449–1,771 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,820 | $1,550 | +17.4% | $1,638–2,002 | $1,670 ±$121 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,310 | $1,950 | +18.5% | $2,079–2,541 | $1,962 ±$360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,820 | $2,340 | +20.5% | $2,538–3,102 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,170 | $2,670 | +18.7% | $2,853–3,487 | – |
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 08628
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08629 | Trenton | $1,820 | $1,338 |
| 08620 | Trenton | $2,070 | $1,733 |
| 08619 | Trenton | $2,370 | $1,826 |
| 08618 | Trenton | $1,760 | $1,251 |
| 08638 | Trenton | $2,250 | $1,654 |
| 08640 | Joint Base Mdl | $2,790 | $2,273 |
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.