
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerset County, NJ from $500 (24 Rentals)
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Red Rock Preserve

Greenwood Gardens

KIMBERWYCK APARTMENTS

1076 Canal Rd, Unit 1076B

Meridia Bound Brook 1

North Mountain Ridge

Dorchester House
Somerset County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerset County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Somerset County Studio Apartments | $1,892 | $1,695 | $2,620 |
Somerset County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,341 | $599 | $5,324 |
Somerset County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,009 | $710 | $8,900 |
Somerset County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,493 | $806 | $5,650 |
Somerset County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,347 | $4,000 | $4,695 |
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Cheapest Available Somerset County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerset County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at KIMBERWYCK APARTMENTS in the Parkside At Mountain View neighborhood priced from $1,670. North Mountain Ridge in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerset County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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KIMBERWYCK APARTMENTS | 1BR first floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,670 |
North Mountain Ridge | 4 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Meridia Bound Brook 1 | C | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Dorchester House | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,696 |
Namotur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerset County, NJ
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerset County area is the $0.27 price per square foot 4 Thompson St Model at 4 Thompson St, Unit A in the starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Somerset County apartment is the $1.88/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft Model at Cedar Manor starting at $3,095 with a $1.88 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerset County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4 Thompson St, Unit A | 4 Thompson St | 3BR,2BA | $0.27 |
Cedar Manor | $1.88/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Green Hill Luxury Rentals | $1.84/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
39 Gaston Ave, Unit LeftSide | 39 Gaston Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
141 Howard Ave | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Claremont Towers | The Fairmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
The Willows at Orchard Road | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
5 Codington St, Unit 2 | 5 Codington St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
PF Somerset LLC | PF Somerset 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Austin Realty Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerset County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Somerset County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Somerset County is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerset County?
The cheapest apartment in Somerset County is Brookside which is listed at $1,605, while the average apartment in Somerset County costs $4,347.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Somerset County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Somerset County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Somerset County?
Cheap apartments in Somerset County have an average cost of $128 which is $4,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerset County.
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