Princeton apartment rents climbed 2.5% this week, with one property posting a notable increase while others held steady or saw flat movement.
Avalon Princeton on Harrison led the market this week with a 5.0% jump in starting rent, now reaching $2,718 per month. That marks the high end of the current pricing range across the four tracked communities.
The remaining three properties showed minimal movement. Lofts at Princeton stayed flat at $2,499 per month, while The Mews at Princeton Junction and Woodmont Way at West Windsor held their starting rents at $2,278 and $2,525 per month respectively. With one community rising and three flat, the metro's median weekly change of 2.5% reflects concentrated upward pressure at a single property rather than broad market movement.
Current pricing range
Starting rents across the four tracked communities span $440 per month, from $2,278 to $2,718. Three communities are clustered between $2,499 and $2,718, while The Mews at Princeton Junction offers the lowest starting point at $2,278.
What to watch
The 5% weekly gain at Avalon Princeton is worth monitoring to see if it signals broader demand or a single-property adjustment. If it persists, it may influence pricing at nearby properties in future weeks.
Communities in this report
Avalon Princeton on Harrison: from $2,718/mo (+5.0% this week) · 6 floorplans (1 bed)
Lofts at Princeton: from $2,499/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)
Woodmont Way at West Windsor: from $2,525/mo · 8 floorplans (1 bed – 2 bed)
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