Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerville, NJ from $700 (26 Rentals)

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Heather Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hill Apartments

245-251 Mountain AveSomerville, NJ 08876
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Walters Apartments North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walters Apartments North

1000 Cornerstone DrBranchburg, NJ 08876
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Concord Residences
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Residences

2300 Camplain RdHillsborough, NJ 08844
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Grandview Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Gardens

106 Finderne AveBridgewater, NJ 08807
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120 N 4th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 N 4th Ave

120 N 4th AveManville, NJ 08835

Somerville, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Somerville, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Somerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Somerville$4,500$1,47574

Cheapest Available Somerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerville, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Dorchester House in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,603. Namotur Apartment Homes in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,710. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dorchester HouseStudio1BR,1BA$1,603
Namotur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,710
South Bridge Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Bridgewater CourtA1bridge1BR,1BA$1,960
Lexington Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,000
BrooksideSelma Reserve1BR,1BA$2,098

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, NJ

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $2.45 price per square foot Two Bedroom Interior Townhomes Model at North Branch Walk Luxury Rentals in the starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the $2.20/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Model at Stone Bridge at Raritan starting at $2,895 with a $2.20 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North Branch Walk Luxury RentalsTwo Bedroom Interior Townhomes2BR,2.5BA$2.45
Stone Bridge at Raritan$2.20/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den2BR,2BA$2.20
Kirby VillageWillow 12BR,2BA$2.74
SOMAResidence D2BR,2BA$2.65
Somerville ParcThe Aquarius2BR,2BA$2.59
South Bridge Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
The DavenportUnit A-31BR,1BA$2.77
512 E Frech Ave, Unit 2512 E Frech Ave2BR,1BA$2.33
20 E Spring St, Unit Upstairs20 E Spring St1BR,1BA$2.57
918 W Camplain Rd, Unit 2918 W Camplain Rd1BR,1BA$2.72

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Getting Around Somerville, NJ

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerville Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Somerville Apartment is $1,603 at Dorchester House.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Somerville is starting from $2,316 at Brookside.

What is the most affordable Somerville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Somerville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at North Branch Walk Luxury Rentals and starts from $3,895.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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