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Rental Market Trends in Somerville, NJ

What is the average rent in Somerville, NJ?

$2,238/month

Average Rent

722 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Somerville, NJ is $2,238 per month. This is 36% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Somerville one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Somerville, you can expect to pay about $1,925 per month for a studio, $2,238 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,750 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,986 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,925/month
529 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,238/month
722 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,750/month
929 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,986/month
1,576 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,190/month
210 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Somerville, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $66 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Somerville, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Somerville, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
5% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
70% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Somerville?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Somerville is the most affordable neighborhood in Somerville.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Somerville
$2,590/month
828 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Somerville?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Somerville is the most expensive neighborhood in Somerville.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Somerville
$2,590/month
828 Sq Ft

Which Somerville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Somerville with the most apartments available is Downtown Somerville .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Somerville
$2,590/month
828 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Somerville is $2,238, you’ll want to make about $7,460 per month or $89,520 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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Somerville, NJ

311 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Somerville, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Somerville, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Somerville

Somerville, NJ

Downtown Somerville

Somerville, NJ

Studio
$2,207/month
$2,207/month
One Bedroom
$2,405/month
$2,405/month
Two Bedroom
$3,081/month
$3,081/month
Three Bedroom
$4,045/month
$4,045/month
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Apartment communities in Somerville we think you'll love

The Edge at Main

The Edge at Main

125 W Main St,
Somerville, NJ 08876

$2,463 - $5,400

1-2 Beds

Somerville Gardens

Somerville Gardens

150 S Bridge St,
Somerville, NJ 08876

$2,250 - $2,650

1-2 Beds

South Bridge Gardens

South Bridge Gardens

152 S Bridge St,
Somerville, NJ 08876

$1,800 - $2,300

1-2 Beds

SOMA

SOMA

110 S Bridge St,
Somerville, NJ 08876

$2,540 - $3,165

1-2 Beds

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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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