Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Average rent in
Somerville, NJ

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, NJ is $2,802. This is +45%, or $872, higher than the national average.

$2.94

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,802

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

23

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, NJ is $2,802. This is +45%, or $872, higher than the national average.

$2.94

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

64%
33%
2%
1%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

55%
45%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Somerville, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, NJ have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Somerville, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Somerville, NJ is $2,717. A 1-bedroom apartment in Somerville, NJ costs about $2,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,985. Houses for rent in Somerville, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,750.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,375

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,985

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,500

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,850

5%

37%

Studio

$1,995

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,985

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,850

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

37%

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.

Compare rent prices in Somerville, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in Somerville, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Somerville

Median rent price$2,802
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Somerville, NJ is 4% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby cities

Explore rent trends in other markets

Berkeley Heights

$2,700

decreased by17%

Last year

Bernardsville

$3,347

decreased by30%

Last year

Bridgewater

$2,950

decreased by4%

Last year

Highland Park

$2,300

decreased by9%

Last year

Middlesex

$2,900

increased by16%

Last year

Morristown

$3,149

increased by3%

Last year

North Plainfield

$2,602

increased by19%

Last year

Plainsboro Township

$2,799

N/A

Last year

Princeton

$3,300

increased by3%

Last year

Scotch Plains

$2,700

decreased by17%

Last year

Somerset County

$3,720

N/A

Last year

South Brunswick Township

$2,948

N/A

Last year

Apartments for rent in Jersey City

Discover rentals in Somerville, NJ

Lexington Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Lexington Apartments

21 Oak Terrace, Somerville, NJ 08876

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,925–$2,500

Apartment for rent

385 East Main Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Somerville

2 Stories, See Remarks - Somerville Boro, NJ

385 East Main Street #2, Somerville, NJ 08876

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

$2,500

Price drop

House for rent

28 West Main Street #3A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Somerville

Apartment - Somerville Boro, NJ

28 West Main Street #3A, Somerville, NJ 08876

2 beds

2 baths

$2,625

Apartment for rent

147 S Bridge St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Somerville

First Floor Unit, One Floor Unit - Somerville Boro, NJ

147 S Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876

2 beds

2 baths

$2,650

Apartment for rent

99 Eastern Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

99 Eastern Avenue

99 Eastern Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

House for rent

Available Nov 1

99 Eastern Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Somerville

99 Eastern Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

House for rent

13 Sternadori Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Somerville

House for rent

67 Robeson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Somerville

3 beds

2 baths

$3,850

House for rent