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Rental Market Trends in Somerset, NJ

What is the average rent in Somerset, NJ?

$2,119/month

Average Rent

826 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Somerset, NJ is $2,119 per month. This is 29% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Somerset one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Somerset, you can expect to pay about $1,947 per month for a studio, $2,119 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,620 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,143 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,947/month
614 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,119/month
826 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,620/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,143/month
1,335 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,541/month
281 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Somerset, NJ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $8 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Somerset, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Somerset, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Somerset?

Based on current rent prices, Quail Crest is the most affordable neighborhood in Somerset.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Quail Crest
$2,314/month
764 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Somerset?

Based on current rent prices, Quail Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in Somerset.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Quail Crest
$2,314/month
764 Sq Ft

Which Somerset neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Somerset with the most apartments available is Quail Crest .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Quail Crest
$2,314/month
764 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Somerset, NJ?

Because the average rent in Somerset is $2,119, you’ll want to make about $7,063 per month or $84,756 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Somerset, NJ

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Apartment Averages

Quail Crest

Somerset, NJ

Quail Crest

Somerset, NJ

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Apartment communities in Somerset we think you'll love

Summerfields Lofts

Summerfields Lofts

100 Rutgers Blvd,
Somerset, NJ 08873

$2,365 - $4,045

1-3 Beds

The Harrison Somerset Apartment Homes

The Harrison Somerset Apartment Homes

575 Easton Ave,
Somerset, NJ 08873

$1,700 - $2,525

Studio - 2 Beds

The Park at Franklin

The Park at Franklin

1 John F Kennedy Blvd,
Somerset, NJ 08873

$1,995 - $3,300

1-3 Beds

Premier Properties of New Brunswick

Premier Properties of New Brunswick

205 Easton Ave,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

$1,750 - $3,500

Studio - 1 Bed

Property Management Companies in Somerset, NJ

Oxford Realty Group
Oxford Realty Group
  • 20

    Communities

  • 4,217

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

5 Communities in Somerset
Garden Communities
Garden Communities
  • 68

    Communities

  • 20,227

    Units

  • 42

    Cities

4 Communities in Somerset
Fieldstone Properties, LLC
Fieldstone Properties, LLC
  • 15

    Communities

  • 8,931

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Somerset
Cammeby's
Cammeby's
  • 75

    Communities

  • 20,184

    Units

  • 52

    Cities

1 Community in Somerset
Kriegman & Smith
Kriegman & Smith
  • 48

    Communities

  • 5,514

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

1 Community in Somerset
The Kamson Corporation
The Kamson Corporation
  • 20

    Communities

  • 5,613

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

1 Community in Somerset
Korman Communities
Korman Communities
  • 19

    Communities

  • 4,933

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

1 Community in Somerset
LPZ-Bertram Management
LPZ-Bertram Management
  • 15

    Communities

  • 2,965

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

1 Community in Somerset

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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