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

Namotur Apartment Homes

20 E Spring St, Unit Upstairs

South Bridge Gardens
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The Cobalt

16 Codington St, Unit 1
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918 W Camplain Rd, Unit 2

Crossings Raritan

Bridgewater Court

41 Gaston Ave, Unit Apartment B
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270 N 1st Ave, Unit Private C

512 E Frech Ave, Unit 2

156 S 7th Ave

710 W Camplain Rd
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521 Andria Ave
Somerville, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,123 | $1,710 | $2,300 |
Cheap Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $1,475 | $5,324 |
Cheap Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $1,711 | $6,400 |
Cheap Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,193 | $2,800 | $4,845 |
Cheap Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,907 | $4,695 | $5,245 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, NJ
Pricing Updated: 06/22/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Somerville | $4,500 | $1,475 | 74 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dorchester House | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,603 |
Namotur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
South Bridge Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Bridgewater Court | A1bridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,960 |
Lexington Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Brookside | Selma Reserve | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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North Branch Walk Luxury Rentals | Two Bedroom Interior Townhomes | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.45 |
Stone Bridge at Raritan | $2.20/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
Kirby Village | Willow 1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
SOMA | Residence D | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
Somerville Parc | The Aquarius | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
South Bridge Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
The Davenport | Unit A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
512 E Frech Ave, Unit 2 | 512 E Frech Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
20 E Spring St, Unit Upstairs | 20 E Spring St | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
918 W Camplain Rd, Unit 2 | 918 W Camplain Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
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Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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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