Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, NJ from $1,500 (29 Rentals)

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$2,875 - $3,375

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85 W High St

SomervilleNJ08876
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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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17 Division St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

17 Division St

17 Division StSomerville, NJ 08876

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Bridgewater Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgewater Oaks

89 Tunison LnBridgewater, NJ 08807
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Downtown Somerville, Somerville, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Somerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Somerville area of Somerville, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside priced from $1,724. Dorchester House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Somerville apartments for rent in Somerville, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BrooksideCambridge Classic1BR,1BA$1,724
Dorchester House1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,800
The WarehouseRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,950
Namotur Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Somerville GardensRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath w/ W/D1BR,1BA$2,250
Lexington Apartments2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2,250
The Lena1A11BR,1BA$2,345
SOMAResidence B1BR,1BA$2,545
Somerville ParcThe Columbia1BR,1BA$2,600
The Edge at MainA1-W1BR,1BA$2,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Somerville, NJ

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Somerville area is the $2.69 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Cobalt Apartments in the in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Downtown Somerville apartment is the The Columbia Model at Somerville Parc starting at $2,600 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cobalt Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.69
Somerville ParcThe Columbia1BR,1BA$2.83
85 W High St85 W High St1BR,1BA$3.19
SOMAResidence B1BR,1BA$3.04
The Lena1A11BR,1BA$2.98
Somerville GardensRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath w/ W/D1BR,1BA$2.87
Namotur Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.80
Lexington Apartments2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$3.32
Dorchester House1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$2.98
The WarehouseRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$3.25

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

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Somerville, Somerville, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Somerville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Somerville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Somerville is Brookside which is listed at $1,724, while the average apartment in Downtown Somerville costs $4,265.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Somerville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Downtown Somerville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.