Average Rent in Somerset, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Somerset, NJ Rents

Somerset rentals average $2,700 for a 2-bedroom rental to $5,275 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $358 (12.61%) year-over-year from $2,842 to $3,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $950 to $950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $308 (12.89%) year-over-year from $2,392 to $2,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (3.72%) year-over-year from $3,133 to $3,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,283 (51.70%) year-over-year from $4,417 to $6,700. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 0.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.28% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 38.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$27.93	$2,700	$2,392 (12.89%)	$2,633 (2.53%)
3 BR	$25.06	$3,250	$3,133 (3.72%)	$2,950 (10.17%)
4+ BR	N/A	$6,700	$4,417 (51.70%)	$3,525 (90.07%)

Historical Rents in Somerset, NJ

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Top Cities Near Somerset

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Top Neighborhoods Near Somerset

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Top Counties Near Somerset

There are a total of 2 counties located by Somerset, NJ. Some of these counties include Middlesex, NJ and Somerset, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,875. That's roughly around $26 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Middlesex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Somerset, NJ is the most expensive county by Somerset, NJ.

Rent for two bedrooms in Somerset, NJ is 6.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Middlesex, NJ	$1,550	$1,900	$2,500	$2,750
Somerset, NJ	N/A	$2,188	$2,525	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Somerset

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Frequently Asked Questions - Somerset Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Somerset, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Somerset, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Somerset, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Somerset, NJ.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Somerset, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $27.93. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Somerset.

How have rent prices in Somerset, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Somerset, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Somerset, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Somerset, NJ is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.