The Edge at Main
125 W Main St,
Somerville, NJ 08876
$2,463 - $5,324
1-2 Beds
Somerville
Somerville, NJ
Area Guide
An upscale suburb of northern New Jersey with historic roots
Suburban
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Shopping
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Restaurants
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Accessible
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Historic
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Upscale
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A thriving suburb with historic roots, Somerville is a scenic city with a trendy downtown district, welcoming atmosphere, and abundant shopping opportunities. From Alfonso’s Trattoria to Blue Sheep Bake Shop, Somerville is home to an array of charming local businesses. Somerville offers several local museums, historic sites, and longstanding architecture. Housing in the area ranges from affordable to upscale, but there are many high-end apartments available for rent. Somerville offers a transit station downtown, and major routes like Interstate 287 and U.S. Highway 22 are extremely accessible.
There are a variety of shops and service-based businesses around town, but for even more shopping options, residents travel immediately north to Bridgewater Commons, where you’ll find department stores, specialty shops and services, and restaurants and bars. Public schools are well-ranked in Somerville, and there are several neighborhood parks to enjoy in town. Although Somerville offers a small-town feel with modern amenities, the city is only 40 miles or so from New York City.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Somerville, NJ is $1,971 for a studio, $2,162 for one bedroom, $2,677 for two bedrooms, and $4,083 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somerville has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,162/month
711 Sq Ft
Transportation
63
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
52
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
717 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
341 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,109 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- NJ Audubon Duke Farms
- The Arboretum at Colonial Park
- Norz Hill Farm
- English Farm
- Doyle's Unami Farms
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.