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

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Towne Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Oaks Apartments

159 Main StSouth Bound Brook, NJ 08880
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Adams Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Place

1 Adams PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Concord Residences
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Residences

2300 Camplain RdHillsborough, NJ 08844
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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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499 Hamilton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

499 Hamilton St

499 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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507 Hamilton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

507 Hamilton St

507 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08873
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Heather Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hill Apartments

245-251 Mountain AveSomerville, NJ 08876
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Grandview Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Gardens

106 Finderne AveBridgewater, NJ 08807
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510 Hamilton St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

510 Hamilton St

510 Hamilton StSomerset, NJ 08875
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The Lexington
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lexington

21 Oak TerSomerville, NJ 08876
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
KIMBERWYCK APARTMENTS1BR first floor1BR,1BA$1,670
North Mountain Ridge4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Meridia Bound Brook 1CStudio,1BA$1,695
Dorchester HouseStudio1BR,1BA$1,696
Namotur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4 Thompson St, Unit A4 Thompson St3BR,2BA$0.27
Cedar Manor$1.88/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft2BR,2BA$1.88
Green Hill Luxury Rentals$1.84/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Loft2BR,2BA$1.86
39 Gaston Ave, Unit LeftSide39 Gaston Ave2BR,1BA$1.78
141 Howard Ave3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.92
Claremont TowersThe Fairmont2BR,2BA$1.82
The Willows at Orchard RoadTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
5 Codington St, Unit 25 Codington St2BR,1BA$2.00
PF Somerset LLCPF Somerset 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,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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