Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerville, NJ from $1,339 (36 Rentals)

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26 Division St, Unit 3
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400
Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

26 Division St, Unit 3

26 Division StSomerville, NJ 08876
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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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Six North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Six North

6 N Doughty AveSomerville, NJ 08876

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$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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210 S 19th Ave, Unit B

210 S 19th Ave
ManvilleNJ08835
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Concord Residences
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Residences

10 Concord StHillsborough, 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

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Somerville, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Somerville, NJ area range in price from $1,653 to $5,324 with an overall median price of $2,750. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Somerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Somerville$2,750$1,65352

Cheapest Available Somerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerville, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Cornerstone at Branchburg priced from $1,339. Brookside in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,608. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone at BranchburgOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,339
BrooksideSpringfield Classic1BR,1BA$1,608
South Bridge Gardens1 Bed - $1850 - $19501BR,1BA$1,850
Dorchester House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,880
Bridgewater Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,960
Lexington Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,000
Mount Pleasant Villas1 Bedroom Sunny Slope1BR,1BA$2,117
Crossings RaritanAD251BR,1BA$2,123
The WarehouseRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, NJ

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $2.20 price per square foot $2.20/sq.ft. - Townhouse with Deck Model at Stone Bridge at Raritan in the starting from $4,395. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the Three Bedroom Luxury Townhomes Model at North Branch Walk Luxury Rentals starting at $4,145 with a $2.54 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.
Stone Bridge at Raritan$2.20/sq.ft. - Townhouse with Deck3BR,2.5BA$2.20
North Branch Walk Luxury RentalsThree Bedroom Luxury Townhomes3BR,3.5BA$2.54
43 1st Ave, Unit 143 1st Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.29
Namotur Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Open Floor Plan2BR,2BA$2.55
Dorchester House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
The Cobalt Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.43
93 S Bridge St3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.50
South Bridge Gardens2 Bed - $2295 - $24002BR,1BA$2.42
Mount Pleasant Villas1 Bedroom Sunny Slope1BR,1BA$2.41
Cornerstone at BranchburgOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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 $1,339 at Cornerstone at Branchburg.

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 $1,942 at Brookside.

What is the most affordable Somerville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Somerville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 93 S Bridge St and starts from $2,500.

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