Average Rent in Somerset, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Somerset, NJ Rents

Somerset rentals average $1,850 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,950, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $325 (11.30%) year-over-year from $2,875 to $3,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $140 (8.19%) year-over-year from $1,710 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.65%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2 (-0.06%) year-over-year from $3,800 to $3,798. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $583 (-14.29%) year-over-year from $4,083 to $3,500. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 32.26% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	N/A	$1,850	$1,710 (8.19%)	$1,295 (42.81%)
2 BR	$26.28	$2,600	$2,583 (0.65%)	$2,283 (13.87%)
3 BR	$24.13	$3,798	$3,800 (-0.06%)	$2,908 (30.57%)
4+ BR	$22.90	$3,500	$4,083 (-14.29%)	$4,067 (-13.93%)

Historical Rents in Somerset, NJ

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Top Cities Near Somerset

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Somerset. The average rent in Somerset is currently $2,846 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that New Brunswick, NJ, with an average rent of $2,846, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Somerset, NJ is New Brunswick, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,846 per month.

Let's compare Somerset, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 57.73% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Somerset, NJ are about 4.04% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.42% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Somerset, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Brunswick, NJ	$1,100	$2,918	$2,495	$2,846

Top Neighborhoods Near Somerset

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $2,850. That's roughly around $27 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 $2,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,900, Somerset, NJ is the most expensive county by Somerset, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Somerset, NJ is 12.16% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Somerset, NJ is 2.40% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Middlesex, NJ	$2,800	$2,000	$2,600	$2,800
Somerset, NJ	$2,340	$2,150	$2,725	$2,900

Top Zipcodes Near Somerset

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Somerset, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,802. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 08854, Middlesex County, NJ at $2,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,998 per month is 08873, Six Mile Run, NJ.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Somerset, NJ is $1,900 per month. Or in other words, $37 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,600 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in Somerset, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
08901, New Brunswick, NJ	$1,100	$2,918	$2,473	$2,802
08873, Six Mile Run, NJ	N/A	$1,825	$2,600	$2,998
08854, Middlesex County, NJ	N/A	$1,900	$2,700	$2,800

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 $2,950. 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 one bedroom apartment in Somerset, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,850. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Somerset.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $26.28. There are a total of 16 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 0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Somerset, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Somerset, NJ is around $2,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.