Rent by ZIP · Mercer County
Rent in Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,790 (+13% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,009 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,940 | $1,700 | +14.1% | $1,746–2,134 | $2,010 ±$384 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,200 | $1,960 | +12.2% | $1,980–2,420 | $1,581 ±$174 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,790 | $2,470 | +13% | $2,511–3,069 | $2,049 ±$168 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,410 | $2,960 | +15.2% | $3,069–3,751 | $2,693 ±$135 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,830 | $3,380 | +13.3% | $3,447–4,213 | $3,425 ±$1,734 |
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 08648
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08641 | Joint Base Mdl | $2,790 | – |
| 08640 | Joint Base Mdl | $2,790 | $2,273 |
| 08638 | Trenton | $2,250 | $1,654 |
| 08629 | Trenton | $1,820 | $1,338 |
| 08628 | Trenton | $2,310 | $1,962 |
| 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.