Apartments For Rent in Somerville, NJ

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Apartments For Rent Near Somerville, NJ

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What Locals Say about Somerville

Review Highlights

Somerville, NJ: lively, walkable downtown, easy transit, small-town charm with city perks. People love the walkable downtown, year-round festivals, parks, safety, and easy train access. They gripe about scarce parking, rising rents and home prices, traffic, and no school buses.
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  • Jennifer Donnelly
    "My job is only ½ mile away from my home so I can walk whenever I need/want to. The train station is also just ½ mile away so I have often walked to and from the station whenever I go into the city. "
  • Frank Piccirillo
    "Downtown is vibrant and everything you need is within a ten minute drive. And proximity to NYC, Philly, Poconos, and the shore. "
  • Bethyh
    "Downtown Somerville alliance hosting holiday events that are more than just in the summer. There is such a community where you actually know your neighbors. "
  • Bethyh
    "Block party and all the planned festivals downtown Somerville such as car night, movie nights, and artisan markets "
  • Jennifer Donnelly
    "At this point, nothing! It used to be perfect here. Now there are WAY too many people making it hard to park even with parking lots/garages. Housing prices are sky high making it nearly impossible for a single income person like myself to find a decent apartment to rent. Forget about ever being able to buy a home here. I love living here but I will eventually be priced out and will have to move somewhere less desirable but more affordable. "
  • Beln Gardiazabal
    "Is a very quite place and the downtown has many interesting places for food specially, I like it this neighborhood "
  • John Whelan
    "There are constant events for families to partake in throughout the year. Fairs, outdoor movies, bands. "
  • John Whelan
    "There’s plenty of sidewalks, trails, and parks to take your dog to. Lots of the businesses in town are dog friendly. "
  • Tonisha L.
    "There are plenty of Shopping centers and supermarkets are very close by and so is New Jersey transit"
  • Tonisha L.
    "I walk with my daughters too and from school or I would drive my car to work. I’m able to get into the city with public transportation but I don’t need it "
  • Chrisfoulds12
    "Best town I ever lived in so amazing here. Would suggest it to anyone to live here. Main Street here is amazing great shops and restaurants "
  • Dolly Y.
    "Nearby downtown almost walkable. Also secure neighborhood. Beautiful parks and many good restaurants and mall are near "
  • Carol
    "Somerville has lots of parks and family friendly things to do. It’s a safe and welcoming town that offers a sense of community."
  • Maria A.
    "Lived here all my life, love it here. Now raising my son here. Lots of parks, and can get around everywhere on foot if needed, I like to take advantage when the weather is nice "
  • Alizanette R.
    "Walking to the Center of town events, especially the fairs. Close to food stores, pharmacies and hospital and mall."
  • Dolly Y.
    "Friendly neighborhood and clean roads. Peace and great connectivity of public transportation like train and bus services etc"
  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in Somerville for 3 years and have had mostly good experiences. The events downtown provide a sense of community and people are mostly friendly."
  • Benito G.
    "In the summer, there are movie showings on division street. There are also frequently fairs, food trucks, or other events that take place on Main Street in the spring, summer, and fall."
  • Erica C.
    "I’ve lived in Somerville for 6 years it’s a wonderful town. Peace, quiet, friendly community, walking distance to stores close to major highways "
  • Jeanniemalinowski
    "Very friendly clean and neighborly safe Kid friendly a lot of community activities and very patriotic "
  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for four years. Everyone is very friendly and everything you need is close"
  • JEP
    "About 15 minutes AGAINST traffic 👍 getting on and off main roadways can be a bit of a mess at merges; god help you if you get stuck behind a school bus. "
  • Lauren H.
    "Wonderful walkable lifestyle in Somerville. Great parks, vibrant downtown, and amazing sense of community. Love our unique diverse little town."
  • Enriqueguzman04
    "its a great family oriented community . great school but no school buses at all. somerville used to have school buses. "
  • Jules
    "I live 10 min walk to the train station. also a few blocks from 22, 206 and accessible to other major roads. "

Average Rent Trends in Somerville, NJ

Rent in Somerville, NJ varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in Jul 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Aug 2025$2,500
Sep 2025$2,500
Oct 2025$2,800
Nov 2025$2,600
Dec 2025$2,695
Jan 2026$2,650
Feb 2026$2,736
Mar 2026$2,875
Apr 2026$2,850
May 2026$2,850
Jun 2026$2,778
Jul 2026$2,450
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In July 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,333$2,850$4,208$2,500
Townhomes$2,950$4,250$2,975
Apartments and Condos$2,000$2,500$2,500
Houses$3,500$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Somerville, NJ

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Somerville, NJ?
    The average rent of an apartment in Somerville, NJ is $2,308 per month. This is about 18% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Somerville, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Somerville, NJ was lowest in Mar 2025 when it was $2,467 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Somerville, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Somerville, NJ was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $2,800 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Somerville, NJ?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Somerville, NJ is $2,333 per month. That is about $533 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Somerville, NJ?
    There are 40 available rental listings in Somerville, NJ.
  • What are some cities near Somerville, NJ?
    Some nearby cities include: Bridgewater Township, Raritan, Manville, Bound Brook, South Bound Brook. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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