
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerset County, NJ from $700 (46 Rentals)
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Dorchester House

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North Mountain Ridge

Meridia Bound Brook 1

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Somerset County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerset County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Somerset County Studio Apartments | $1,886 | $1,675 | $2,420 |
Somerset County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $975 | $5,324 |
Somerset County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,049 | $1,445 | $6,400 |
Somerset County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,836 | $1,670 | $5,650 |
Somerset County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,693 | $3,650 | $5,300 |
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Cheapest Available Somerset County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerset County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Dorchester House in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,603. Finchley Gardens in the Canal Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerset County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dorchester House | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,603 |
Finchley Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
Meridia Bound Brook 1 | C | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Namotur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
Grove St Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
The Harrison Somerset Apartment Homes | STUDIO SMALL | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Malcolm Gardens | $2.39/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,755 |
Kimberwyck Village Apartments | 1BR first floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
Garfield Park Apartments | 3 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerset County, NJ
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerset County area is the $1.88 price per square foot $1.88/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft Model at Cedar Manor in the starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Somerset County apartment is the 2028 S Branch Rd Model at 2028 S Branch Rd, Unit 1 starting at $2,800 with a $1.93 price per square foot . 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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Cedar Manor | $1.88/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
2028 S Branch Rd, Unit 1 | 2028 S Branch Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.93 |
New Center Greens Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
Queens Gate | Berkshire | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
Green Hill Luxury Rentals | $2.12/sq.ft. - One Bedroom with Basement | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
61 Main St, Unit 1st floor oor | 61 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
The Willows at Orchard Road | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
468 Watchung Ave, Unit 2 | 468 Watchung Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
68 W End Ave, Unit 2 | 68 W End Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
West End Gardens | $2.10/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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 $1,775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerset County?
The cheapest apartment in Somerset County is Dorchester House which is listed at $1,603, while the average apartment in Somerset County costs $4,700.
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 12 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 $168 which is $4,532 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerset County.
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