Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerset, NJ from $800 (17 Rentals)

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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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50 Richardson St
$1,3951 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Jun 1

50 Richardson St

New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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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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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

100 Hamilton StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Adams Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Place

1 Adams PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Century Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Century Apartments

85 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Somerset, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Somerset Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerset, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at SoCam290 in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood priced from $1,060. Finchley Gardens in the Canal Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerset apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoCam290AUR1BR,1BA$1,060
Finchley Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,685
The Harrison Somerset Apartment HomesSTUDIO SMALLStudio,1BA$1,700
10 Landing LaneSM 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,785
Somerset ParkDelta1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerset, NJ

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerset area is the $1.85 price per square foot $1.85/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft Model at Cedar Manor in the starting from $3,045. The second greatest value Somerset apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Standard Model at Colony House Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Turnpike East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerset apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Manor$1.85/sq.ft. - Upper Unit with Loft2BR,2BA$1.85
Colony House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Standard2BR,2BA$1.92
Premier Properties of New Brunswick2 bed2BR,2BA$2.45
The Lofts at MiddlesexSiena2BR,2BA$2.29
Birchview Gardens2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$2.33
Carriage Run Apartments & Townhomes1 BR APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1.82
Riverbrook WalkBrighton2BR,2BA$2.32
11 Hunters Crossing Rd, Unit 1B11 Hunters Crossing Rd1BR,1BA$2.20
Somerset MewsTwo Bed - Renovated Kitchen2BR,2BA$2.50
MerriewoldCarlow1BR,1BA$2.49

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Getting Around Somerset, NJ

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40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerset Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Somerset?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Somerset is at The Harrison Somerset Apartment Homes listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Somerset Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Somerset Apartment is $1,060 at SoCam290.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Somerset Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Somerset is starting from $2,149 at Douglass Gardens.

What is the most affordable Somerset Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Somerset Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arbors At Franklin and starts from $2,775.

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