Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerville, NJ from $700 (21 Rentals)
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Dorchester House

South Bridge Gardens
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The Cobalt

223 Wyoming Pl
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315 Longwood Ave

16 Deanna Dr

25 Gaston 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 | $2,121 | $1,750 | $2,300 |
Cheap Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $1,475 | $5,324 |
Cheap Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,991 | $1,711 | $4,058 |
Cheap Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,035 | $3,405 | $4,895 |
Cheap Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,757 | $4,595 | $4,845 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, NJ
Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025Current 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 | $3,502 | $1,475 | 82 |
Cheapest Available Somerville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerville, NJ is a Studio unit found at Namotur Apartment Homes in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,750. Bridgewater Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. 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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Namotur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Bridgewater Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Dorchester House | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,905 |
South Bridge Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
120 N 4th Ave | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, NJ
As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $0.18 price per square foot 81 Anderson St Model at 81 Anderson St, Unit 2 in the starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the Three Bedroom Interior Townhomes Model at North Branch Walk Luxury Rentals starting at $3,995 with a $2.45 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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81 Anderson St, Unit 2 | 81 Anderson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
North Branch Walk Luxury Rentals | Three Bedroom Interior Townhomes | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.45 |
Stone Bridge at Raritan | $1.98/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
Bridgewater Oaks | 2br 1.5ba | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.35 |
106 Fairview Ave, Unit #C | 106 Fairview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
108 Pearl St, Unit #A | 108 Pearl St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
269 N 1st Ave, Unit Front | 269 N 1st Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
South Bridge Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
120 N 4th Ave | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Dorchester House | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
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Best Local Schools in Somerville, NJ
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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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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 $1,895 at Bridgewater Court.
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 $2,395 at Bridgewater Court.
What is the most affordable Somerville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Somerville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stone Bridge at Raritan and starts from $3,795.
Expert Rental Resources
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
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Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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