Rent by ZIP · Mercer County
Rent in Trenton, NJ 08691
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,820 (+13.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,954 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,960 | $1,710 | +14.6% | $1,764–2,156 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,220 | $1,970 | +12.7% | $1,998–2,442 | $1,687 ±$156 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,820 | $2,480 | +13.7% | $2,538–3,102 | $2,044 ±$258 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,450 | $2,980 | +15.8% | $3,105–3,795 | $2,268 ±$238 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,870 | $3,400 | +13.8% | $3,483–4,257 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 08691
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08690 | Trenton | $2,380 | $1,811 |
| 08648 | Lawrence Township | $2,790 | $2,049 |
| 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 |
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.