What is the average apartment size in Somerset?

The average size for a Somerset, NJ apartment is 904 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Somerset?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Somerset is $2,458 per month, a 3.77% increase from last years average of $2,369.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Somerset?

In Somerset, studios rent for $1,880 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,219 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,707 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,443 per month

What is the average apartment size in Somerset?

The typical apartment in Somerset offers about 904 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Somerset?

Studio apartments in Somerset average 596 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 757 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,071 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,347 sq. ft.

Somerset, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Somerset?

The typical rent budget in Somerset ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Somerset?

In Somerset, 27% of households rent while 73% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Somerset is $2,458, a 3.77% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,369.

Studio Apartments at $1,880 offer the most budget-friendly option with 596 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 757 square feet for $2,219, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,707 offer 1,071 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,347 sq ft) for $3,443, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Somerset, NJ

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,458	904 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,880	596 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,219	757 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,707	1,071 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,443	1,347 sq. ft.

Somerset, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Somerset, NJ have increased by 3.77% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,369 to $2,458.

What's the typical rent budget in Somerset, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Somerset, NJ (43%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Somerset, NJ?

2,630 or 27% of the households in Somerset, NJ are renter-occupied while 7,130 or 73% are owner-occupied.

How Somerset Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Jersey City	$3,768
Jersey Shore	$2,153
Newark	$1,706
Bayonne	$2,585
East Orange	$1,849
Elizabeth	$1,854
Hoboken	$4,560
Summit	$2,862
Long Branch	$2,563
Paterson	$1,705
Dayton	$2,178
Woodbridge	$2,618
Avenel	$2,308
Iselin	$2,423
Fords	$2,318
Old Bridge	$2,303
Somerset	$2,458

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Somerset apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.