Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerset, NJ from $800 (70 Rentals)

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Grove at Somerset
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$1,082 - $3,241
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Grove at Somerset

500 Bristol BlvdSomerset, NJ 08873
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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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499 Hamilton St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

499 Hamilton St

499 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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507 Hamilton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

507 Hamilton St

507 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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Douglass Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Douglass Gardens

462 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

14 Knollwood St

PiscatawayNJ08854

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137 Livingston Ave, Unit Apt1
$2,300
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137 Livingston Ave, Unit Apt1

137 Livingston AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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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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North Brunswick Crescent
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Brunswick Crescent

1000 Crescent CtNorth Brunswick, NJ 08902
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Somerset, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Somerset Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerset, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $925. The Harrison Somerset Apartment Homes in the Turnpike East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerset apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam2902X2 Standard2BR,2BA$925
The Harrison Somerset Apartment HomesSTUDIO SMALLStudio,1BA$1,700
Premier Properties of New BrunswickStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
510 HamiltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Somerset ParkAqueduct - 2nd Fl1BR,1BA$1,850
Easton North ApartmentsOne Bedroom )1BR,1BA$1,850
10 Landing Lane1 BR MED1BR,1BA$1,865
Finchley Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,874
Georgetown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,879
Somerset MewsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerset, NJ

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Somerset 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 apartment is the $1.94/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft Model at Cedar Manor starting at $3,195 with a $1.94 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerset apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
97 Main St12BR,2BA$1.73
Cedar Manor$1.94/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft2BR,2BA$1.94
251 Maple Ave, Unit 251 Maple Ave Apartment A251 Maple Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
Somerset MewsTwo Bed Townhome2BR,2BA$2.55
SoCam2903X1 Upgraded3BR,1BA$1.45
Birchview GardensOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.95
137 Livingston Ave, Unit Apt1137 Livingston Ave2BR,1BA$2.30
The Lofts at MiddlesexVenice1BR,1.5BA$2.54
Summerfields Lofts$2.46/sq.ft. - Summerfields 360-One Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.46
10 Landing Lane1 BR MED1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerset Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Somerset?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Somerset is at The Harrison Somerset Apartment Homes listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Somerset Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Somerset Apartment is $1,835 at The Harrison Somerset Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Somerset Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Somerset is starting from $925 at SoCam290.

What is the most affordable Somerset Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Somerset Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Somerset Park and starts from $2,750.

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