ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 08618

Part of Trenton, NJ

Pop. 35,634·Mercer County·174th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,061/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

+$129

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ZIP 08618 · $2,061

More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,260

1 BR

$1,450

2 BR

$1,830

3 BR

$2,200

4 BR+

$2,480

Research median

$1,830/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

September. Asking rents in ZIP 08618 usually run 0.9% below trend in September and 0.7% above it in February, about $33 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 08618 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 08618 changed +4.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($50,390) is $1,260 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,260); a 1-bedroom is $1,450.

Rank in Trenton

3rd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Trenton.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19056, 9 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,762/mo), about $3,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 08618. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,732/yr

At $2,061/mo median

Location

CityTrenton

StateNJ

CountyMercer County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.4% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08618 (Trenton, NJ) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,634

Median income

$50,390

Median age

Renters

54.2%

Age distribution

22.6%

27.4%

21.1%

12.5%

16.3%

Under 1822.6%

18–3427.4%

35–5421.1%

55–6412.5%

65+16.3%

Gender

46.6%

53.4%

Male46.6%

Female53.4%

Race & ethnicity

22.6%

59.4%

15.7%

White22.6%

Black59.4%

Hispanic15.7%

Asian2.9%

Education (25+)

14.6%

36.1%

24.6%

24.7%

No HS diploma14.6%

HS diploma36.1%

Some college24.6%

Bachelor's+24.7%

Housing tenure

45.8%

54.2%

Owner45.8%

Renter54.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 08618 in Trenton, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,442 → $2,061

up 42.9%

Income

$42,628 → $50,390

up 18.2%

Population

39,148 → 35,634

down 9.0%

Renter share

59% → 54.2%

-4.8 pts

Bachelor's+

23.9% → 24.7%

+0.8 pts

Median age

33.7 → 35

+1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 08618 in Trenton, NJ has shifted from $1,442 to $2,061, up 42.9% since 2022. Household income in the area moved from $42,628 to $50,390 across the same window, up 18.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 08618 in Trenton, NJ losing about 3,514 residents over the five-year window, down 9.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 59% to 54.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 08618 in Trenton, NJ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 08618 covers Trenton, NJ. The median rent here is $2,061/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($50,390/yr), ZIP 08618 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08618?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (about $39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,061/mo in ZIP 08618. The local median household income is $50,390/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08618?

Rent in ZIP 08618 has risen 4.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 08618?

Asking rents in ZIP 08618 are usually lowest in September, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in February, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $33 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 08618 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08618 is one of the more affordable among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #174 of 209 at $2,061/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 08618 changed +4.4%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.