Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Somerville, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$2,815/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $2,815 per month as of July 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $885 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Somerville, NJ
Average rent prices in Somerville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Somerville, NJ
Rent prices in Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $2,762, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,565 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,145.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 | 2% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,565 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,145 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,150 | 2% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Somerville, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,762 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,565
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,145
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Somerville, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,762
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Somerville, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Somerville, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Somerville and Berkeley Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Somerville
46%higher than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Somerville, NJ is 12% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,200
8%$2,495
4%$2,775
10%$2,400
4%$2,200
4%$3,000
14%$2,505
27%$2,930
$3,529
1%$2,825
4%$3,500
$2,755
Discover rentals in Somerville, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Somerville
144 E Cliff St #A, Somerville, NJ 08876
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Somerville
171 S Bridge St #1, Somerville, NJ 08876
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Somerville
28 W Main St #2D, Somerville, NJ 08876
2 beds
2 baths
$2,745
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Somerville
182 W Cliff St ## 184, Somerville, NJ 08876
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,950
Condo for rent
3h ago
Verified
22 Robeson St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,980–$3,780
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
21 Davenport St, Somerville, NJ 08876
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,900–$3,200
Apartment for rent
21h ago
110 S Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876
1 bed
1–2 baths
$2,520–$2,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
94 W Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
22 Robeson St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,980–$3,780
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
21 Oak Ter, Somerville, NJ 08876
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,450
Apartment for rent
23h ago
5-20 5-20 Oak Terrace & 195-221 Mountain Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
70 Veterans Memorial Dr E, Somerville, NJ 08876
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300–$2,750
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
22 Robeson St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,980–$3,780
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
5-20 5-20 Oak Terrace & 195-221 Mountain Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Somerville
7 Fairview Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Somerville
156 N Auten Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
22 Robeson St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,980–$3,780
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
21 Oak Ter, Somerville, NJ 08876
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,450
Apartment for rent
23h ago
5-20 5-20 Oak Terrace & 195-221 Mountain Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
66 W Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Somerville, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Somerville rental market.
How much is rent in Somerville?
The average rent in Somerville is $2,815 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Somerville is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $885 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Somerville?
To comfortably afford rent in Somerville, you'd need to earn approximately $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).