Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Somerville, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$2,830/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $2,830 per month as of September 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $930 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Somerville, NJ
Average rent prices in Somerville have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,802, whereas a house costs $3,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,605 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,060.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 | No Change |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,605 |  2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,032 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $4,600 | No Change | 37% |
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 | $2,802 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,325 | 19% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,605
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,032
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,600
Last year
37%
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
$2,802
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,325
Last 30 days
19%
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
49%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Somerville, NJ is 5% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,700
4%$2,850
16%$2,900
1%$2,650
15%$2,395
9%$3,078
1%$2,212
2%$3,050
$3,400
2%$2,195
20%$3,335
$2,600
Discover rentals in Somerville, NJ
5d+ ago
21 Oak Ter, Somerville, NJ 08876
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
148 Davenport St, Somerville, NJ 08876
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Somerville
171 S Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Somerville
155 Fairview Ave #C, Somerville, NJ 08876
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
22 Robeson St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$3,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
44 Veterans Memorial Dr E, Somerville, NJ 08876
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,550–$3,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
85 W High St, Somerville, NJ 08876
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
21 Davenport St, Somerville, NJ 08876
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$3,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
22 Robeson St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$3,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
150 S Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$2,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
70 Veterans Memorial Dr E, Somerville, NJ 08876
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
44 Veterans Memorial Dr E, Somerville, NJ 08876
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,550–$3,700
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
22 Robeson St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$3,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
70 Veterans Memorial Dr E, Somerville, NJ 08876
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5-20 5-20 Oak Terrace & 195-221 Mountain Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Somerville
171 S Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
22 Robeson St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$3,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
150 S Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$2,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5-20 5-20 Oak Terrace & 195-221 Mountain Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
148 Davenport St, Somerville, NJ 08876
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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 $2,830 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Somerville is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $930 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).