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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern finishes
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Spacious 1- and 2-bedroom homes
  • Included utilities
  • Peaceful neighborhood setting

Location

Somerville, NJ 08876, USA
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Management

Jefferson Residences LLC

Leasing office

(908) 895-6865

Property Overview

Jefferson Apartments scores highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, and location, plus a solid trustworthiness rating. It offers modern finishes, on-site laundry, a fully equipped kitchen, spacious 1- and 2-bedroom homes, included utilities, and a peaceful neighborhood setting. Additional positives include 20 photos, good value for money, pet-friendly nearby resources, and outdoor spaces.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Jefferson Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Jefferson Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Central heat
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom Renovated1 bed1 bath717 sqft$2,050–$2,150 /mo5 units availableFreshly updated and ready for you! This 717-square-foot, 1-bedroom, 1-bath renovated apartment offers modern finishes while keeping the charm and convenience of a garden community. Each home comes with a fridge, oven, and stovetop, plus included heat, water, sewer, and waste removal to make life simple. Enjoy easy road access, available garage parking, and on-site laundry facilities right where you live. Plus, you're just minutes from downtown Somerville’s restaurants, shopping, and NJ Transit connections — making commuting or weekend adventures a breeze.
2 Bedroom Renovated2 bed1 bath872 sqft$2,495 /mo1 unit availableStyle meets space in this updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home! At 872 square feet, this renovated apartment offers a fresh modern look with the comfort of a garden community vibe. Your kitchen comes fully equipped with a fridge, oven, and stovetop, and heat, water, sewer, and waste removal are all included. Garage parking is available (subject to availability) and convenient laundry facilities are located on-site. Located just minutes from downtown Somerville, NJ Transit, and major highways — giving you the best of suburban calm and urban convenience.

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Amenities for Jefferson Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
TrashUtilities Included
Water

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryOven
RangeRefrigerator
StoveWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Sewer

Services

Waste Removal
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Jefferson Apartments

HomeApartments in Somerville Jefferson Apartments

Discover spacious, comfortable living at Jefferson Apartments, a quiet garden-style community conveniently located near downtown Somerville. Choose from generous 1- and 2-bedroom apartment homes, with beautifully renovated layouts available. Select renovated residences feature updated kitchens, modern finishes, stainless steel appliances, refreshed flooring, and updated bathrooms. Even better, heat, water, sewer, and trash removal are included in your rent, helping keep your monthly expenses simple and predictable. Residents also enjoy convenient on-site laundry and available garage parking for an additional monthly fee, subject to availability. Jefferson Apartments offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful residential setting with easy access to everything Somerville has to offer. Downtown shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and the Somerville NJ Transit station are just minutes away, while Route 22, I-287, and I-78 make commuting throughout Central and Northern New Jersey easy. If you're looking for more space, included utilities, convenient parking, and a comfortable home close to downtown Somerville, Jefferson Apartments is worth a look. Schedule your tour today and see which available apartment is right for you!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Jefferson Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Jefferson Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Jefferson Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Jefferson Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Jefferson Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Jefferson Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Jefferson Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Jefferson Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Jefferson Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Jefferson Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2.8 miles away

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Rent trends in Somerville

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 20% lower than 1-bedrooms in Somerville.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Jefferson Apartments to be 18% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Somerville.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Somerville
A table of studio rental data trends in Somerville
MonthMedian Rent
January 2025$2,207
February 2025$2,223
March 2025$2,275
April 2025$2,333
May 2025$2,328
June 2025$2,301
July 2025$2,318
August 2025$2,241
September 2025$2,245
October 2025$2,233
November 2025$2,226
December 2025$2,229
January 2026$2,240
February 2026$2,233
March 2026$2,236
April 2026$2,270
May 2026$2,239
June 2026$2,233
July 2026$2,152
August 2026$2,191
September 2026$2,193
October 2026$2,175

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$82,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $82,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,050.
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Schools near Jefferson Apartments

Stony Brook School

136 cedar grove rd

branchburg, NJ, 8876

4-5Public
A-

Whiton Elementary School

470 whiton rd

neshanic station, NJ, 8853

PK, K-3Public
B+

Somerset Elementary Academy

7 finderne ave

bridgewater, NJ, 8807

K-8Public

Bedminster Township School

234 somerville rd

bedminster, NJ, 7921

PK, K-8Public
A-

Smalley Elementary School

163 cherry avenue

bound brook, NJ, 8805

3-6Public
C-
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around NJ 08876 near Somerville

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for Somerville, NJ 08876

Groceries

1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around Somerville

Wegmans
724 US Highway 202
Pora Foods LLC
3150 U S Hwy No 22
Subh Foods Inc
135 Old York Rd
ShopRite of Branchburg
3166 US Highway 22
Randazzo's Pastry Shop & Deli
611 US Highway 202

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