Average Rent in Somerset, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Somerset, NJ Rents

Somerset rentals average $2,750 for a 2-bedroom rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $350 (12.28%) year-over-year from $2,850 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 $350 (14.29%) year-over-year from $2,450 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $292 (9.31%) year-over-year from $3,133 to $3,425. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (3.85%) year-over-year from $4,333 to $4,500. 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 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.49% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$27.63	$2,800	$2,450 (14.29%)	$2,617 (7.01%)
3 BR	$22.72	$3,425	$3,133 (9.31%)	$3,033 (12.91%)
4+ BR	N/A	$4,500	$4,333 (3.85%)	$3,558 (26.46%)

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 $2,600 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 $2,600, 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 $2,600 per month.

Let's compare Somerset, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in Somerset, NJ are about 10.91% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.81% more affordable. 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	N/A	$1,750	$2,450	$2,600

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 $2,950. That's roughly around $26 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Middlesex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Somerset, NJ is the most expensive county by Somerset, NJ.

Rent for two bedrooms in Somerset, NJ is 5.45% 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	$2,000	$1,913	$2,500	$2,700
Somerset, NJ	N/A	$1,900	$2,700	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Somerset

There is one zipcode in or near Somerset, NJ. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,600. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 08901, New Brunswick, NJ at $2,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,600 per month is 08901, New Brunswick, NJ.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near 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	N/A	$1,750	$2,450	$2,600

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 $2,900. 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 $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $27.63. There are a total of 8 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 0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Somerset, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Somerset, NJ is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.