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$495 - $1,6881 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15
The Landing at Skillman Place
200 Headquarters Park DrSkillman, NJ 08558
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerset County, NJ from $400 (15 Rentals)
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$9501 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1
1 W Franklin St, Unit Apt 2
1 W Franklin StBound Brook, NJ 08805
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Cornerstone at Branchburg
1000 Cornerstone DrBranchburg, NJ 08876
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$1,445 - $2,0222 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Red Rock Preserve
975 Old York RdBranchburg, NJ 08853
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$1,495Studio Apartments Available Now
Grove St Apartments
5-21 Grove StNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Greenwood Gardens
1300 Route 22North Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Franklin Market Affordable
3 Yaworsky WaySomerset, NJ 08873
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Towne Oaks Apartments
159 Main StSouth Bound Brook, NJ 08880
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Horizons At Plainfield
31 Somerset StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Montgomery Senior Apartments
121 Center DrSkillman, NJ 08558
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Brookhaven at Franklin Apartments
29 Hawthorne DrSomerset, NJ 08873
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Adams Place
1 Adams PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Voorhees Station I
853-863 Somerset StSomerset, NJ 08873
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Concord Residences
10 Concord StHillsborough, NJ 08844
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Aspen Gardens
244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Somerset County, NJ Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerset County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset County Studio Apartments | $1,884 | $1,495 | $2,515 |
| Somerset County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $575 | $5,324 |
| Somerset County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $1,445 | $6,500 |
| Somerset County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,508 | $1,670 | $5,545 |
| Somerset County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,591 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Somerset County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerset County, NJ is a Studio unit found at Grove St Apartments in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood priced from $1,495. Dorchester House in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,553. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerset County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove St Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Dorchester House | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,553 |
| Meridia Bound Brook 300 | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Malcolm Gardens | $2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,655 |
| Bound Brook Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,669 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerset County, NJ
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Somerset County area is the $1.73 price per square foot 1 Model at 97 Main St in the in the Canal Crossing neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Somerset County apartment is the 60 Summit Ave Model at 60 Summit Ave, Unit 60 Summit 4 BR starting at $3,200 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerset County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 97 Main St | 1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 60 Summit Ave, Unit 60 Summit 4 BR | 60 Summit Ave | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
| 111 Sycamore Ave, Unit 3 | 111 Sycamore Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| The Hillmont | B15 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.75 |
| Stone Bridge at Raritan | $2.21/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| New Center Greens Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| 416 E Main St, Unit 3 W | 416 E Main St | 3BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Claremont Towers | The Fairmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| The Willows at Orchard Road | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Hempstead Gardens | $1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerset County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Somerset County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Somerset County is under $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerset County?
The cheapest apartment in Somerset County is Dorchester House which is listed at $1,553, while the average apartment in Somerset County costs $4,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Somerset County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in Somerset County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Somerset County?
Cheap apartments in Somerset County have an average cost of $147 which is $4,648 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerset County.
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