Princeton apartment rents slipped this week, with a median decline of 2.4% in starting rents across the four communities tracked. Two properties posted drops while two held steady, reflecting mixed momentum in the local rental market as summer progresses.
The declines were led by Woodmont Way at West Windsor, which fell 2.9% to $2,710/month—the highest starting rent in the metro. Avalon Princeton on Harrison followed with a 2.4% decrease to $2,680/month. Both properties remain at the premium end of the local range.
Lofts at Princeton held flat at $2,429/month this week, while The Mews at Princeton Junction remained at $2,278/month—the lowest starting rent among the tracked communities. The $432/month spread between the highest and lowest rents reflects variation across different neighborhoods and property types in the metro.
Current Market Range
Starting rents for tracked apartments now span $2,278 to $2,710/month. The recent decline follows normal seasonal patterns as summer leasing velocity typically softens in August ahead of the fall move-in season.
Communities in this report
Woodmont Way at West Windsor: from $2,710/mo (−2.9% this week) · 7 floorplans (1 bed – 2 bed)Avalon Princeton on Harrison: from $2,680/mo (−2.4% this week) · 6 floorplans (Studio – 1 bed)
Lofts at Princeton: from $2,429/mo (−0.0% this week) · 19 floorplans (1 bed – 3 bed)
The Mews at Princeton Junction: from $2,278/mo · 16 floorplans (1 bed – 3 bed)
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