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Somerville, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Somerville$3,500$1,47577

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. Dorchester House in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Namotur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Dorchester House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Bridgewater Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, NJ

As of September 10, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
81 Anderson St, Unit 281 Anderson St1BR,1BA$0.18
North Branch Walk Luxury RentalsThree Bedroom Interior Townhomes3BR,3.5BA$2.45
Stone Bridge at Raritan$1.98/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den2BR,2BA$1.96
Bridgewater Oaks2br 1.5ba2BR,1.5BA$2.35
269 N 1st Ave, Unit Front269 N 1st Ave1BR,1BA$1.88
106 Fairview Ave, Unit #C106 Fairview Ave2BR,1BA$2.30
108 Pearl St, Unit #A108 Pearl St2BR,1.5BA$2.50
120 N 4th Ave1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.28
Dorchester House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.47
918 W Camplain Rd, Unit 2918 W Camplain Rd1BR,1BA$2.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in Somerville?

There are currently 78 Apartments for Rent in Somerville, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,475 to $5,324. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Somerville ranging from $920 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Somerville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Somerville ranges from $920 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,668.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Somerville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Somerville range from $3,330 to $4,895, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $3,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,595.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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