Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerset County, NJ from $700 (57 Rentals)

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North PlainfieldNJ07060

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Towne Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Oaks Apartments

159 Main StSouth Bound Brook, NJ 08880
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Adams Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Place

1 Adams PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Voorhees Station I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Voorhees Station I

853-863 Somerset StSomerset, NJ 08873
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Concord Residences
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Residences

10 Concord StHillsborough, NJ 08844
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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Grandview Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Gardens

106 Finderne AveBridgewater, NJ 08807
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507 Hamilton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

507 Hamilton St

507 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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499 Hamilton St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

499 Hamilton St

499 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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Malcolm Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malcolm Gardens

450 Little PlNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
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510 Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

510 Hamilton

510 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08875

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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. Kimberwyck Village Apartments in the Parkside At Mountain View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,638. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerset County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Kimberwyck Village ApartmentsSPECIAL! 1BR first floor1BR,1BA$1,638
Malcolm Gardens$2.25/sq.ft. - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,655
Cypress Gardens$1.94/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Garfield Park Apartments3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Bound Brook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,749
Bridgewater Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
The Harrison Somerset Apartment HomesSTUDIO SMALLStudio,1BA$1,750
Meridia Main Station0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,760
South Bridge Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerset County, NJ

As of December 17, 2025 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 148 S 4th Ave Model at 148 S 4th Ave, Unit 148 starting at $2,300 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Roycebrook Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerset County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
97 Main St12BR,2BA$1.73
148 S 4th Ave, Unit 148148 S 4th Ave2BR,1BA$1.32
Cedar Manor$1.88/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft2BR,2BA$1.89
309 Old York Rd, Unit B309 Old York Rd2BR,1BA$1.96
269 N 1st Ave, Unit B269 N 1st Ave2BR,1BA$1.70
New Center Greens Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.92
416 E Main St, Unit 3 W416 E Main St3BR,1BA$1.54
200 E Union Ave, Unit Bound Brook200 E Union Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Claremont TowersThe Fairmont2BR,2BA$1.91
The Willows at Orchard RoadTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59

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 $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerset County?

The cheapest apartment in Somerset County is Kimberwyck Village Apartments which is listed at $1,638, while the average apartment in Somerset County costs $7,630.

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 15 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 $155 which is $7,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerset County.

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