Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerville, NJ from $1,400 (25 Rentals)
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Namotur Apartment Homes

Dorchester House

The Cobalt

South Bridge Gardens

98 E Cliff St

301 W Camplain Rd, Unit #1
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918 W Camplain Rd

918 W Camplain Rd, Unit B

700 W Camplain Rd

Bridgewater Court

33 Second St

Crossings Raritan

Mount Pleasant Villas

Fairway 28

304 John St

605 1st Ave

156 S 7th Ave

4 Dartmouth Ave
Somerville, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,121 | $1,710 | $2,395 |
Cheap Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,729 | $1,475 | $8,696 |
Cheap Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,160 | $1,711 | $6,400 |
Cheap Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,097 | $2,649 | $4,845 |
Cheap Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,605 | $4,000 | $5,245 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, NJ
Pricing Updated: 04/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Somerville, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Somerville Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Somerville | $4,000 | $1,475 | 135 |
Cheapest Available Somerville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerville, NJ is a Studio unit found at Namotur Apartment Homes in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,710. Dorchester House in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,726. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerville apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Namotur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
Dorchester House | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,726 |
The Cobalt | S-1 | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
South Bridge Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Crossings Raritan | S03 | Studio,1BA | $2,015 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, NJ
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $2.45 price per square foot Two Bedroom Interior Townhomes Model at North Branch Walk Luxury Rentals in the starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the $2.20/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Model at Stone Bridge at Raritan starting at $2,865 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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North Branch Walk Luxury Rentals | Two Bedroom Interior Townhomes | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.45 |
Stone Bridge at Raritan | $2.20/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
Bridgewater Oaks | 2br 1.5ba | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.35 |
SOMA | Residence D.4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
Somerville Parc | The Benton | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.57 |
Village at Bridgewater | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
South Bridge Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
120 N 4th Ave | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Bridgewater Court | B2bridge | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
918 W Camplain Rd, Unit B | 918 W Camplain Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
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Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Somerville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Somerville is at Namotur Apartment Homes listed at $1,710.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Somerville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Somerville Apartment is $1,726 at Dorchester House.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Somerville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Somerville is starting from $2,300 at South Bridge Gardens.
What is the most affordable Somerville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Somerville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Somerville Station and starts from $3,850.
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