Trenton-Princeton Fair Market Rent 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for the Trenton-Princeton metropolitan area. Median household income: $68,540/year. Vacancy rate: 3.5%.
2BR FMR
$1,244/mo
Median Income
$68,540
Vacancy Rate
3.5%
Rent Burden
21.8%
Fair Market Rent by Bedroom Size
Affordability Analysis
Based on the 30% rule, a household earning the median income of $68,540/year can afford up to $1,714/mo in rent.
The 2BR FMR of $1,244/mo represents 21.8% of median income, which is within the 30% affordability threshold.
Rental Market Conditions
The vacancy rate of 3.5% in Trenton-Princeton indicates a tight rental market. Low vacancy means more competition for available units and potential upward pressure on rents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Trenton-Princeton?
The 2026 HUD FMR for a 2-bedroom in the Trenton-Princeton metro area is $1,244/month. 1BR: $1,039, 3BR: $1,616.
What is the vacancy rate in Trenton-Princeton?
The rental vacancy rate in Trenton-Princeton is 3.5%. A rate below 5% typically indicates a tight rental market.
Is Trenton-Princeton affordable for renters?
With a median income of $68,540 and 2BR rent at $1,244/mo, rent takes about 22% of income in Trenton-Princeton.
Compare with Other Metro Areas
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
2BR: $2,412/mo
New York-Newark-Jersey City
2BR: $2,293/mo
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley
2BR: $2,200/mo
Honolulu
2BR: $1,937/mo
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
2BR: $1,888/mo
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
2BR: $1,856/mo
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
2BR: $1,761/mo
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
2BR: $1,760/mo
Renting in Trenton-Princeton?
Search apartment listings in the Trenton-Princeton area
Compare renters insurance quotes
Get moving company estimates
Explore rent-to-own programs
Find housing assistance programs