What's the average rent in Somerset, NJ?

Rental Market Trends in Somerset, NJ

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Somerset, NJ is $2,662 per month, which is 39% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,662

1.5%$38 increase month-over-month

2.8%$73 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,033

HOUSES

$2,400

TOWNHOUSES

$2,700

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Somerset, NJ at $2,033 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $2,700 per month. Houses average $2,400 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,941
2 Bedrooms	$2,650
3 Bedrooms	$3,250
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,662

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Somerset, NJ is $1,941 per month, followed by $2,650 for a 2 bedroom rental, and $3,250 for a 3 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,700

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Somerset, NJ is $2,700 per month, followed by $3,200 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$3,100
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,845

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Somerset, NJ is $2,300 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$3,400
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,400

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Somerset, NJ is $800 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom house, and $3,400 for a 3 bedroom house.