Trenton, NJ Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,030
1-year change
+0.2%
$4/mo
5-year change
+38.7%
$566/mo
10-year change
+75.3%
$872/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Trenton

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,115/mo—0.0%
2016$1,136/mo+1.9%+1.9%
2017$1,163/mo+2.4%+4.3%
2018$1,218/mo+4.7%+9.2%
2019$1,253/mo+2.9%+12.4%
2020$1,311/mo+4.6%+17.6%
2021$1,409/mo+7.5%+26.4%
2022$1,575/mo+11.8%+41.3%
2023$1,738/mo+10.3%+55.9%
2024$1,880/mo+8.2%+68.6%
2025$2,005/mo+6.6%+79.8%
2026$2,020/mo+0.7%+81.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Trenton changed since 2015?

Median rent in Trenton, NJ was $1,101 in 2015-01 and is $2,030 as of 2026-09 — a change of $929 per month over 11 years.

How much has Trenton rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Trenton, NJ has changed +38.7% ($566 per month). The current median is $2,030.

What has rent in Trenton done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Trenton, NJ has changed +75.3% ($872 per month). It is now $2,030.

Is rent in Trenton going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Trenton, NJ has increased +0.2% ($4/mo). Current median: $2,030.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.