Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, NJ from $1,608 (37 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Somerville area of Somerville.

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$2,900

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Nov 1

87 W Main St, Unit 3B

87 W Main 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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98 W Main
1 Bedroom Apartments

98 W Main

98 W Main 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. South Bridge Gardens 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
South Bridge Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Dorchester House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,880
The WarehouseRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,195
Somerville GardensRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath w/ W/D1BR,1BA$2,250
The Lena1A11BR,1BA$2,373
Lexington Apartments2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2,450
The Cobalt Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,450
SOMAResidence B.51BR,1BA$2,540
Station HouseOne Bedroom w Balcony1BR,1BA$2,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Somerville, NJ

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Somerville area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Open Floor Plan Model at Namotur Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Downtown Somerville apartment is the The Benton Model at Somerville Parc starting at $2,740 with a $2.63 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.
Namotur Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Open Floor Plan2BR,2BA$2.55
Somerville ParcThe Benton1BR,1.5BA$2.63
The Cobalt Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.43
98 W Main1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.80
South Bridge Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42
The WarehouseRenovated 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.89
SOMAResidence B1BR,1BA$3.04
The Lena1A11BR,1BA$3.01
Somerville GardensRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath w/ W/D1BR,1BA$2.87
BrooksideBelmont Classic2BR,1BA$2.86

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Somerville Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Somerville Apartment is $1,724 at Brookside.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Somerville is starting from $1,942 at Brookside.

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