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Princeton, NJ Apartment Rent Trends — Week of July 13, 2026

· The rentprice Team

Princeton-area apartment rents showed mixed movement in the week ending July 13, 2026, with one community posting gains and another declining while three held flat. The median weekly change across all five tracked properties was −0.0%, reflecting a balanced market with modest shifts at individual buildings.

Starting rents ranged from $2,278 to $2,940 per month. The Mews at Princeton Junction led gains this week, climbing 2.2% to $2,278/mo—the lowest entry point in the market. Parc at Princeton Junction moved in the opposite direction, falling 1.8% to $2,395/mo. Three properties maintained stable pricing: Lofts at Princeton held at $2,429/mo, Woodmont Way at West Windsor remained at $2,940/mo (the highest starting rent tracked), and Avalon Princeton on Harrison stayed at $2,825/mo.

Week-to-week movement

The divergent pricing among similar properties underscores the granular competition in Princeton. Despite only one property gaining ground and one declining, the overall market showed no net pressure in either direction, suggesting renters continue to face a steady pricing environment heading into mid-summer.

What renters should know

For those comparing options, the $662 gap between the lowest and highest starting rents reflects location and amenity variations across the five communities. Weekly swings of 2% or less are typical market fluctuation, and this week's near-zero median change indicates relative pricing stability in the Princeton area.

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